ok, ive been using Rotella and yesterday i changed my oil and man does it stink when it's runnin'...it always stunk b-4 a little but this time it's really stinkn'...i checked my cowl seal and it's OK..any ideas on the "overstink syndrome" ?

 

I really don't know what causes this but mine does it also
every time the oil is changed. :'(

 

This seems to be a fairly common problem after oil changes because of the puke bottle on the front of your engine. You can remedy this by removing the puke bottle and running a hose from the blow by hole down underneath the motor. Do a search on "puke bottle" or "blow by" and you should get the information that you need. Also, some oils tend to stink worse than others.

 

ANd Rotella seems to be the worst offender. Ok, I like the smell personally... bu thats just me . I've used Delo in the past where Rotella was unavailable, and it did not smell at all. I've noticed the smell only last a couple days (max) after the oil change... or maybe I get used to it.
-Dave

 

If the stink is coming thru the A/C vents, run the A/C on the max position. It won't bring in the outside air. Do that for the first 1000 miles. After that you should not smell it. And you should only smell it when stopped. My stink shield came off
two days after I got the truck. Almost burned it up on the turbo.

Dave

 

Mine stank when new and stinks for a while every time I change the oil. Just done my third oil and filter change and this time it only stank for two days. I am using Rotella but may change to Dello because the guy that changes my oil keeps it in stock. Even he complained about the stink. Before any of you accuse me of being too lazy to change my own oil, I did mention in a previous post that it only costs me about $7.50 for the labour if I supply the oil and filter.

 

I used the Rotella for the first 3 oil changes when new, had the stink problem too, changed to Dello and no more smell. 8)


Like they say, Rotella Smella. ;D

 

Had the same stink using dinasour oils. Switched to synthetics and walla! no stink.

 

Should they change the name to Rosmella?

 

I do not know if this is the problem solver , but I fill up my oil filter before I install it back on the truck and I have yet to get the smell. I have used Rotella oil since the truck was new.

 

well, i'm gonna try delo next, i dont think wally-mart sells it though so ill have to hunt around...as for the oil filter, i always fill it up...i like the smell of diesel and other scents related w/ automotive but this rotella...man it just stinks ...thanks for all the posts

 

Barracuda,

All the Wallymarts around here sell Delo 400 15-40 as do NAPA, Schucks, AutoZone and Flying-J.

 

thanks bearfoot, ill look again or ill try napa..