mixing schaeffers and rotella

[steiner43511]

on my next change i think i will mix 4 qts of rotella t dino and 3 qts of schaeffers #700 supreme 15w40. anybody got any opinions on this? i like the less consumption of the rotella and the price, but the better mileage and the easier start-up was definately noticeable with the schaeffers.

 

[radiometer]

Mixing isn't going to 'hurt' anything since they all claim compatibility with all other oils. However, it's probably better to find one that works best for your vehicle(s) and go with it for best possible results. These oil companies research into formulas for good results. Of course, we are well aware that from time to time they must tweak their additive packages a bit to remain competitive in performance. Therefore it's probably good to find a brand that works well for your application and go with it. Now, there are people who are exceptions. There are a very few people on this board that I would trust in mixing, but they could be counted on the fingers on one hand with remaining digits.

 

[Tim]

I'd say spend the extra $8 and go all Schaeffer's. You'll likely save much of that in fuel over the course of the OCI.


Tim

 

[steiner43511]

well i was goin to try an experiment since i had a gallon of rotella t leftover. in the future i will probably go back to full schaeffers. just wish it was the price of rotella.

 

[Ken2]

Schaeffer will give you a lower cost per mile if you run the oil for its full life.

I don't like to mix oils. While that won't do any damage, you never know if the different additive package components will work together to make a better oil, or hinder each other to make a weaker oil.


Ken

 

[radiometer]

You would be hard pressed to find a quality match for the Schaeffers Blend 15w40. That is probably also true of their full dino 15w40. I won't say it can't be done, but the more common ones won't do it. Maybe some of the full synthetics with great additive packages will do it but I don't know. Dollar for dollar it's probably the greatest value.

 

[budweiser]

scheafers blend 15w40, where can i find that in JAX. FL.?? THANKS,

BUDWEISER

 

[rugerman1]

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Originally posted by budweiser:
scheafers blend 15w40, where can i find that in JAX. FL.?? THANKS,

BUDWEISER

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Bob Winters 904-591-0622

 

[budweiser]

THANKS ALOT, Budweiser