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FK1930 · 08-01-2022, 02:31 PM

I am a new member of this forum and a new owner of a 1930 Model A sedan. I know this is a poor subject but I have some left over jugs of Rotella 10W-30 T-4 oil and wonder if it would safe to use in my 1930 Model A. Thanks to all.

tinkirk · 08-01-2022, 02:35 PM

I’m sure it will be fine

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Ivan in southeast va. · 08-01-2022, 02:39 PM

It's fine, I just used it because it was bought by mistake. I like 15w40, 10w30 is thinner but it will be fine.

Oldgearz · 08-01-2022, 04:29 PM

Agree. Fine to use, especially in winter.

Terry, NJ · 08-01-2022, 05:14 PM

Welcome to the Barn! It's an old saying around here,"Whatever is on sale at Walmart is fine!
Another old saying is, "The best oil of 1930 is not as good as the worst oil of today" Just don't use 30 weight , Non detergent. The stuff sludges up the whole engine. I know this is not easy, but try to always run the engine till hot to remove all condensation and clean your breather now and then. Good Luck!
Terry

FK1930 · 08-02-2022, 05:09 AM

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Thanks to all for your replies. I had two 5 quart jugs left over from one of the old farm tractors that I sold. So I now feel relieved and will use it in my 1930 Model A.

gdmn852 · 08-02-2022, 08:43 AM

Hello, welcome to the barn , Model A engines aren’t too much different than tractor engines, if you do a search on engine oil , the posts go on seemingly forever.As mentioned today’s oils are much improved from the 1930,s Kendall oil used to say it was so good it could go to 2000 mile oil changes.

08-01-2022, 02:31 PM	#1
FK1930 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Gilbert, Minnesota Posts: 6	Rotella 10W-30 T-4 Oil??? I am a new member of this forum and a new owner of a 1930 Model A sedan. I know this is a poor subject but I have some left over jugs of Rotella 10W-30 T-4 oil and wonder if it would safe to use in my 1930 Model A. Thanks to all.

08-01-2022, 02:35 PM	#2
tinkirk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: SouthWest Michigan Posts: 363	Re: Rotella 10W-30 T-4 Oil??? I’m sure it will be fine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-01-2022, 02:39 PM	#3
Ivan in southeast va. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia Posts: 303	Re: Rotella 10W-30 T-4 Oil??? It's fine, I just used it because it was bought by mistake. I like 15w40, 10w30 is thinner but it will be fine.

08-01-2022, 04:29 PM	#4
Oldgearz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Sagle, Idaho Posts: 359	Re: Rotella 10W-30 T-4 Oil??? Agree. Fine to use, especially in winter.

08-01-2022, 05:14 PM	#5
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: Rotella 10W-30 T-4 Oil??? Welcome to the Barn! It's an old saying around here,"Whatever is on sale at Walmart is fine! Another old saying is, "The best oil of 1930 is not as good as the worst oil of today" Just don't use 30 weight , Non detergent. The stuff sludges up the whole engine. I know this is not easy, but try to always run the engine till hot to remove all condensation and clean your breather now and then. Good Luck! Terry

08-02-2022, 05:09 AM	#6
FK1930 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Gilbert, Minnesota Posts: 6	Re: Rotella 10W-30 T-4 Oil??? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks to all for your replies. I had two 5 quart jugs left over from one of the old farm tractors that I sold. So I now feel relieved and will use it in my 1930 Model A.

08-02-2022, 08:43 AM	#7
gdmn852 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Erie Pa Posts: 689	Re: Rotella 10W-30 T-4 Oil??? Hello, welcome to the barn , Model A engines aren’t too much different than tractor engines, if you do a search on engine oil , the posts go on seemingly forever.As mentioned today’s oils are much improved from the 1930,s Kendall oil used to say it was so good it could go to 2000 mile oil changes.