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 T6 5W30 MultiVehicle | BobIsTheOilGuy
WEBAug 29, 2019. #1. Well I just installed the Shell T6 5W30 MultiVehicle. I was using Shell Gas Truck for 2000 miles but decided to discontinue because after review of different UOAs I came to the conclusion it would sheer too low. My 2nd gen Ecoboost engine started making a ticking sound right front which is the same tick that lead to camphaser ...
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 T5 and T6 in 10w30 - BobIsTheOilGuy
WEBDec 20, 2021 · Oct 10, 2023. #1. I was surprised to learn that Rotella T6 is now being offered in 10W30, and the new T6 jug has a pic of a motorcycle on it too. Oddly, despite having a motorcycle pic on the front of the T6 jug, there are no JASO MA letters on the back! As I shared recently, the T5 10W30 recently added …
Shell Rotella Gas Truck Oil | BobIsTheOilGuy
WEBApr 11, 2016 · Shell Rotella is the first major oil brand to introduce a complete portfolio of full synthetic motor oils for both heavy duty diesel engines and gasoline-powered trucks and SUVs. All three grades of Shell Rotella Gas Truck motor oil are formulated to provide unsurpassed wear protection in even the most extreme conditions trucks and SUVs face ...
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WEBJul 25, 2020 · This is very outdated and Im sure doesn't apply to current oils. 20 Years ago I ran Chevron Delo 400, Mobil Delvac 1300 and Shell Rotella T 15W-40 in a 1999 Cat 3406E in a dedicated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 ...
Is Rotella 15w-40 still ok for motorcycles? | BobIsTheOilGuy
WEBAug 10, 2021 · The Rotella is not JASO certified and per Shell according to their inhouse testing they say it meets the spec. I use Valvoline Full Synthetic Motorcycle oil in my Ninja 650 that calls for 10w40, they also make it in 20w50, at Walmart they are selling it at $7.37 qt which is a steal right now.
Rotella vs. Rimula | BobIsTheOilGuy
WEBNov 14, 2007 · Shell’s Rimula Super also meets or exceeds CJ-4 specs, Arcy says. “But it doesn’t exceed the specs to the extent that Rotella does. Why not get something that exceeds the specifications?” Rotella T with Triple Protection scored 1,400 out of 1,400 possible points on the Cummins ISM injector screw test.
Shell Rotella T6 5w-30 SN plus rating? | BobIsTheOilGuy
WEBJun 22, 2017 · Nonsense opinions. The reality: Its a slightly-thicker oil than some other dexos1 choices, so good for towing etc. or where fuel dilution in mild amounts is expected. Shell claims extra anti-oxidant activity, which could mean they use newer technology to make the oil last. Good company behind it.
Safe to use Rotella T in gas motor | BobIsTheOilGuy
WEBOct 23, 2009 · So, with all this in mind, I shot them an email. The following is their response: Mr. Wickerham, Rotella T 5w-40 meets both the API CJ-4 and SM specifications. It can therefore be used in Gasoline as well as diesel engines. We do not recommend for use in engines with catalytic converters that require ILSAC GF-4 specifications.