MOBIL DTE LIGHT - OPINIONS
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: , BRAZIL
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
MOBIL DTE LIGHT - OPINIONS
Hello
I am just wondering how many are using Mobil DTE LIGHT as turbine oil. I have been using Aeroshell 500 in Jet Cat - Jet Central - Modellbau turbines. Is this oil safe for use ? What % ? ( 5 % ) I woul like to have opinions of the users.
Regards
Celso
I am just wondering how many are using Mobil DTE LIGHT as turbine oil. I have been using Aeroshell 500 in Jet Cat - Jet Central - Modellbau turbines. Is this oil safe for use ? What % ? ( 5 % ) I woul like to have opinions of the users.
Regards
Celso
#2
My Feedback: (25)
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Las Vegas, NV, ANGUILLA
Posts: 262
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: MOBIL DTE LIGHT - OPINIONS
Great stuff...I have been using it for several years. Non-carcinogenic, crystal clear, non-staining, less expensive. Get it at McMaster-Carr. Using it at 5%.
#6
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: , BRAZIL
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: MOBIL DTE LIGHT - OPINIONS
Hello Vincent
Have you been using it at 5%? Any issues or reports after your motors have been serviced? I mean any reports regarding coking or other problems?
Thanks
#7
My Feedback: (6)
RE: MOBIL DTE LIGHT - OPINIONS
I've run it at 5% in my Jet Central's and Jetcats. I haven't reached the service interval yet with any of them though. Most I have is about 15hrs on a Cheetah. No issues so far. If I didn't have the one Jetcat left, I would go to a good 2T oil at 2%
Mike
Mike
#12
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: , BRAZIL
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: MOBIL DTE LIGHT - OPINIONS
OK, very good news. It seems to burn as clean as ``conventional`` turbine oils. Any news regarding health issues? Is DTE less toxic than turbine oils?
#13
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: , BRAZIL
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: MOBIL DTE LIGHT - OPINIONS
Good news. Here in Brazil one quart of Aeroshell 500 costs around US$ 30. Mobil DTE in 5 galons costs US$ 117. It is a huge difference in terms of costs.
Does DTE mixes well with JET A? Any issues regarding separation after some time?
#15
My Feedback: (11)
RE: MOBIL DTE LIGHT - OPINIONS
DTE mixes well, does not separate. But I still shake my fueler anyways when I get to the field. I started using it this year after using a lot of jet mobil II.
The only thing I notice is it is smokier, I get more smoke on shutdown and also random puffs of smoke during idle.
Also for some reason my turbines are louder with DTE light. My kingtech with jet mobil II is so soft in the air I cant hear it. Now she has a nice turbine sound.
Not sure if that makes sense but I swear it is louder! During cool down it sounds normal though.
The only thing I notice is it is smokier, I get more smoke on shutdown and also random puffs of smoke during idle.
Also for some reason my turbines are louder with DTE light. My kingtech with jet mobil II is so soft in the air I cant hear it. Now she has a nice turbine sound.
Not sure if that makes sense but I swear it is louder! During cool down it sounds normal though.
#16
RE: MOBIL DTE LIGHT - OPINIONS
ORIGINAL: essyou35
DTE mixes well, does not separate. But I still shake my fueler anyways when I get to the field. I started using it this year after using a lot of jet mobil II.
The only thing I notice is it is smokier, I get more smoke on shutdown and also random puffs of smoke during idle.
Also for some reason my turbines are louder with DTE light. My kingtech with jet mobil II is so soft in the air I cant hear it. Now she has a nice turbine sound.
Not sure if that makes sense but I swear it is louder! During cool down it sounds normal though.
DTE mixes well, does not separate. But I still shake my fueler anyways when I get to the field. I started using it this year after using a lot of jet mobil II.
The only thing I notice is it is smokier, I get more smoke on shutdown and also random puffs of smoke during idle.
Also for some reason my turbines are louder with DTE light. My kingtech with jet mobil II is so soft in the air I cant hear it. Now she has a nice turbine sound.
Not sure if that makes sense but I swear it is louder! During cool down it sounds normal though.
Regards,
Barry
#17
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: , BRAZIL
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: MOBIL DTE LIGHT - OPINIONS
Does you turbine rpm and temperature are the same with DTE and conventional turbine oils? What should make your turbine be louder with DTE?
Regards
Regards
#18
RE: MOBIL DTE LIGHT - OPINIONS
ORIGINAL: celso
Does you turbine rpm and temperature are the same with DTE and conventional turbine oils? What should make your turbine be louder with DTE?
Regards
Does you turbine rpm and temperature are the same with DTE and conventional turbine oils? What should make your turbine be louder with DTE?
Regards
Regards,
Barry
#19
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: , BRAZIL
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: MOBIL DTE LIGHT - OPINIONS
Hello Barry
Essyou35 has said that his turbine seems to be louder when running with DTE. That is the reason i have asked about his turbine rpm and tempreadings when running. Another question Barry, did yougetany reports regarding bearings failure or coking with customers using DTE ?
Regards
Essyou35 has said that his turbine seems to be louder when running with DTE. That is the reason i have asked about his turbine rpm and tempreadings when running. Another question Barry, did yougetany reports regarding bearings failure or coking with customers using DTE ?
Regards
#21
My Feedback: (73)
RE: MOBIL DTE LIGHT - OPINIONS
I have been running Mobile DTE on everything over past few years ... Jetcat P120, P200, PH3T, Simjet Nexus, JetCentral Rhino, and a Jafadofsky Pro . I have a KingTech 180 i have not ran yet, but i don't see what that would be any different. All engines rune great with exhaust that is a lot less carcinogenic .. I have not noticed any differences in temps, rpm, performance, noise, etc .
There is no need for "turbine" oil in our jets. Aeroshel 500 and the like are not designed to be mixed with fuel or to be burned up anyway. Hen only thing that matters is if the oil burns clean. Mobile DTE sure seems to. Even if the mfg indicates to use only aeroshell or similar, i refuse to risk my health more than necessary. Its actually a purchasing factor for some people on what engine they buy!
Voy
There is no need for "turbine" oil in our jets. Aeroshel 500 and the like are not designed to be mixed with fuel or to be burned up anyway. Hen only thing that matters is if the oil burns clean. Mobile DTE sure seems to. Even if the mfg indicates to use only aeroshell or similar, i refuse to risk my health more than necessary. Its actually a purchasing factor for some people on what engine they buy!
Voy
#22
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: , BRAZIL
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: MOBIL DTE LIGHT - OPINIONS
Hello Wojtek
That sounds great. My big concern is about health issues with turbine oils been burned. Also here in Brazil we have very high costs with turbine oils , around US$ 33 a quart of turbine oil X US$ 117 for five galons of DTE. As you have been using it for years and no problems at all seems to be the best opions nowadays.
That sounds great. My big concern is about health issues with turbine oils been burned. Also here in Brazil we have very high costs with turbine oils , around US$ 33 a quart of turbine oil X US$ 117 for five galons of DTE. As you have been using it for years and no problems at all seems to be the best opions nowadays.
#23
RE: MOBIL DTE LIGHT - OPINIONS
ORIGINAL: celso
Hello Barry
Essyou35 has said that his turbine seems to be louder when running with DTE. That is the reason i have asked about his turbine rpm and temp readings when running. Another question Barry, did you get any reports regarding bearings failure or coking with customers using DTE ?
Regards
Hello Barry
Essyou35 has said that his turbine seems to be louder when running with DTE. That is the reason i have asked about his turbine rpm and temp readings when running. Another question Barry, did you get any reports regarding bearings failure or coking with customers using DTE ?
Regards
Regards,
Barry
#24
RE: MOBIL DTE LIGHT - OPINIONS
I am also using DTE Light for the last 3 years on my Jetcat 120 se 12 h ,Wren SS 32 h, and Simjet 3000 26h, and Nexus 10h, almost 100 h between them all .I can not see myself ever going back to anything other most of the guys over here are now using it
cheers
Andy
cheers
Andy