Shell Rotella T4 15W40 | BobIsTheOilGuy
WEBUpstate SC. Feb 26, 2021. #1. I just reviewed the PDS for Rotella T4 15W40, and I noticed that Shell now lists this HDEO as a synthetic blend. To confirm this claim, I contacted Shell and received a response stating that the formulation for Rotella T4 15W40 was upgraded to a synthetic blend in January of this year (2021).
Rotella 15w40 T4, T5, or T6??? - Bob is the Oil Guy
WEBOct 21, 2021 · The only issues I have being an OTR driver is there seems to be a huge price difference in getting the T5 and T6 oil changes compared to T4. It seems to average about $175-$225 more for the higher grade synthetics compared to T4.
Rotella t4 in a 350 gasser. - BobIsTheOilGuy
WEBMar 19, 2022 · Junk. Worked for a construction company in central Iowa from 2006-2009 as their fleet mechanic. Most of the trucks were either late 90s Vortec 350s or 01-05 Chevy 5.3 or 6.0 LS variants. Their oil of choice was Cat 15w40, year round, as they had roughly a 15,000 gallon tank of it for the equipment.
Rotella 15w40 T4 & T6 in Motorcycles | BobIsTheOilGuy
WEBDec 20, 2021 · I'm starting this thread to compare the two flavors of Rotella 15w40 in motorcycles. Apparently the synthetic T6 was only available in 5w40 for many years, so if you wanted a Rotella 15w40, you were looking at the T4 "Dino" oil. I've been very happy using T4 15w40 in my Nighthawk 750 (air cooled inline 4) and my Shadow 750 (liquid …
Rotella T4 15W40 Vs Mobil Delvac 1300 Super | BobIsTheOilGuy
WEBJul 25, 2020 · This is very outdated and Im sure doesn't apply to current oils. 20 Years ago I ran Chevron Delo 400, Mobil Delvac 1300 and Shell Rotella T 15W-40 in a 1999 Cat 3406E in a dedicated route. With 30,000 mi drains (Max allowed with UOA) and 2 gallons of add oil (Roughly 20% of capacity) the TBN was at 50% of new and viscosity was slightly below ...
Using Shell Rotella T4 for flat tappet engines | BobIsTheOilGuy
WEBJun 21, 2017 · Newby here and 1st post. I've been using Shell Rotella T 10w30 in my pre 2000 Cadillac Northstar and 2001 Jeep Wrangler based on info from the Jeep and Cadillac forums on it's higher Zinc (ZDDP) content for these flat tappet engines. Now all I'm seeing the new Rotella T4 available but I can't seem to find out if they have reduced the Zinc ...
Shell Rotella T4 15w-40 Now SN Rated | BobIsTheOilGuy
WEBApr 7, 2021 · Aug 14, 2023. #2. adam8833 said: Went to Walmart over the weekend and noticed updated graphics/text on the Shell Rotella T4 15w-40 containers. Upon looking at the back, I noticed that the oil is now rated SN (gasoline). Previously for the past few years it had only been rated CK-4 (diesel).
Rotella T4 in gas engine - BobIsTheOilGuy
WEBAug 24, 2011 · The builder recommend a 10w30 for breaking and a 20w50 thereafter. The engine sits a Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro which ic a much heavier and less aerodynamic engine than the Subaru Legacy it was designed for so obviously shearing and oil temps are both a concern. I am considering running a Rotella T4 15w40; it seems like a great …
2010 VFR1200DCT - Rotella T4 15w40 ok? | BobIsTheOilGuy
WEBDec 2, 2023 · While Honda recommend 10w-30, a huge number of people run 10w-40 and 15w-40 and it has proven for decades to be just fine. Unless I was in Florida or the desert southwest US, I wouldn’t worry about 30 vs 40. Rotella T4 10w-30 would work fine, too - it is what Honda recommends. T4 comes in 10w-30 as do many HDEOs now.
Rotella T4 in Kohler Courage 18hp Twin | BobIsTheOilGuy
WEBJun 30, 2018 · Skol8480. From what I've read on this board, it seems like I should likely consider using an oil with a higher zinc content than I have been in my Kohler 18hp Courage Twin. I had been using 10w30 Cub Cadet branded oil at every change for the first 50 hours and just switched to 10w-30 Supertech HM Full Synthetic this year but after …