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    RGT - will it be going away soon?

    Hello- Shell Rotella Gas Truck is here to stay! Shell Rotella Gas Truck provides unsurpassed wear protection that larger, higher-torque powertrains need. It outperforms conventional motor oils in severe conditions and is formulated with advanced additive technology for tough protection and...
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    Rotella T6 15w40 not 5w40

    Hi @SavagePatch, thanks for pointing out this typo our technical data sheet. Shell Rotella T6 15W-40 is, in fact, a full synthetic. It is formulated with 100% synthetic base oils. We have now changed the technical data sheets to accurately represent the information. -The Shell Rotella Team
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    Shell Rotella T4 Reformulation

    Hi rancin4ds - We appreciate the feedback and your longstanding history with Shell Rotella T4! Rest assured that Shell Rotella T4 meets or exceeds all API CK-4 standards and the current reformulation, which was launched in August of 2016, and performs better than the previous formulation. For...
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    Shell Rotella Gas Truck Oil

    Hi @Jongies3, not to worry! Shell Rotella T6 Multi-Vehicle is still available and part of our family of products. Hope this helps!
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    Shell Rotella Gas Truck Oil

    Hi @JohnD2, great questions! Shell Rotella Gas Truck Motor Oil will be available in full synthetic 0W-20, 5W-20, and 5W-30 viscosities. SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade oils are commonly recommended for use in many new vehicles with modern engine technologies. 5W-20 and 5W-30 viscosity grades are...
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    Rotella T6 Multi Vehicle 5W 30

    Hello all! Thanks for your continued support, and great questions! The below technical sheet includes information on the back of the product label, as requested. Additionally, for future reference, you can access all technical data sheets here: www.epc.shell.com. The Shell Rotella T6...
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    Rotella T1 HDEO Question

    Hi @rummy, great question! Shell Rotella T1 meets the API CF/CF-2 diesel service categories - the subsequent categories like API CF-4, CG-4, etc (which we do not recommend Shell Rotella T1 for) can be considered to be high speed diesel engine oil categories. You can check your service manual for...
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    Rotella T6 5w-40 CK4 and Ford Spec

    Hello and thank you for your question! Ford’s new engine oil specification, WSS-M2C171-F1, went into effect December 1, 2016, and recommends that all diesel engine oils meet this specification in order to be used in Ford diesel vehicles. The Shell Lubricants technical team has worked quickly and...
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    Rotella T6 + T4

    Hi @GaryW, it’s perfectly fine to leave the mixture of Rotella T4 and T6 until you have your next oil change. These are fully compatible and both Ford approved. Hope this helps!
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    Why is Rotella the only non API Sx rated HDEO?

    Hi @dlundblad, our apologies for the delay in response! Some Shell Rotella products were previously API Sx rated to claim gasoline engine spec for HDDEO through the waiver process covering the use of high phosphorus content oil on dual-rated engines. However, upon the introduction of the newer...
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    Rotella T 15w40 still good?

    Hi @Car51, our apologies for the delay in response. The Rotella T 15W-40, now replaced by Rotella T4 Triple Protection 15W-40 contains about 1000ppm Phosphorus. It is okay to use in engines that require this level of phosphorus content. Do the engines call for any manufacturer approval and/or...
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    Rotella T5 10w30 good to -25C/-13F

    Hi @Duffyjr, Rotella T5 10W-30 (Synthetic Blend) is enhanced with synthetic base oil plus advanced additive technology for better low temperature flow (Note: pour point at –42 degC/–43.6degF). The effect: minimizing wear for better engine protection and easy cranking during cold start-ups as it...
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    Rotella Questions

    Hello! Yes, Rotella T4 Triple Protection replaces the old Rotella T oils. The higher quality base oil and additive technology in T5 will also mean an improvement in wear protection and extended drain capability.
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    Oil Recommendations for 2017 Ram w/3.0L ecodiesel

    Hi Mike, We recommend Rotella T6 5W-40 for this vehicle/engine. As for change interval, yes, use the onboard monitor if available. Hope this helps.
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    Rotella T4 is JASO MA/MA2

    Hi @LoneRanger, no, Rotella T4 is a conventional mineral based oil. Rotella T6 is also JASO MA/MA2 and is synthetic.
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    '75 CJ5 AMC 304 oil?

    Hi @Jason280. We suggest using Rotella T4 Triple Protection for your 304 V8 engine – Rotella T4 Triple Protection 10W-30 for temperatures down to 0 deg F, or Rotella T4 Triple Protection 15W-40 for temperatures higher than 30 deg F. For year-round protection you can also use our fully synthetic...
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    Early Christmas from Shell ROTELLA

    Thanks for the shout out, Garak! The Shell Rotella T6 Multi-Vehicle product is now available at NAPA and O’Reilly’s location. Please call to inquire as the product may not be displayed on the shelves just yet. In addition, NAPA has the product available online.
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    10w30 T5 in chevy LS?

    Hi Sealbilly, our new Rotella T6 Multi-Vehicle product is our only duel-rated oil. We would not recommend any of our other products for gasoline engines.
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    Received my free oil!... I hit the oil lotto!

    If you are having trouble finding the Rotella T6 Multi-Vehicle 5W-30 product, it is now available at O'Reilly's and Napa Auto Part locations, as well as online at napaonline.com. Be sure to call your local store first to inquire about availability. Additionally, the Shell ROTELLA team will be...
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    Rotella 10w30 CK-4 in CJ-4/SM bottle? w/pictures!!

    Hi FlyNavyP3, good question! The bottles do indeed contain the latest CK-4 formulation, though when you purchased the product, Rotella was in the midst of transitioning to the new packaging. Hope this helps!
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