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30% PAO and I got it for $15 … keep these coming … Shell Stop & Start for $10 year end ?
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He's definitively talking about M1 because Shell never tells us what the base oils are in their lubricants. Just look at any Shell SDS.
If 30% PAO, then how does someone conclude RGT is more stout compared? Interesting things are said in these threads.
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RGT 5w30 is a stout oil for what it is, as it has solid viscosity numbers and a good flashpoint. I assume that it has an HTHS of around 3.2 based on those numbers. The Mobil 1 Truck&SUV 5000 LB towing guarantee is a bad joke, as any PCMO can do that in a pickup truck. But when you need serious towing done with a pickup truck, not to mention if you don't have an oil cooler like me, then all of these pretend heavy-duty oils are useless. Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 has an HTHS of 3.6 and only about 20% PAO or less, however, it will kick the rears of any of these other oils. For temperatures around 240F to 260F during towing, I want something that won't turn to runny water. It's clever marketing though, as it was meant to appeal to soccer dads who drive a pickup truck or an SUV and want to feel a bit more manly when they do their oil change. Don't be fooled, it's just regular motor oil. You want something heavy-duty, start at Rotella T6 5w30 Multi-Vehicle and work your way up from there. PAO isn't everything in motor oil.
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Huh ?
Hmmm My silverado is running on RGT 5W30 and loves it. I might be switching from M1 Truck/SUV to all RGT in my fleet soon
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Meijer had Mobil 1 and an Mobil 1 filter for $7 off + Mobil 1's $10 rebate. The only juice in a 5w30 flavor left on the self was the T&S. But for $22 for the oil and filter, I don't care whether it's marketing or not. Snagged a filter for the Wife’s Corolla for next time too.
Never said Rotella Gas Truck wasn't stout. I was just asking what makes someone think that Mobil 1 Truck and SUV isn't, or at least isn't as good somehow.
Typically, I see higher flash point combined with lower pour point for Mobil 1's formulations with higher PAO content. Again, yes, I know RGT is good, too. I currently have it in my two Jeeps and my 3.5 Ecoboost is just starting a run with it. I'm just not seeing it as superior to the same weight in a Mobil 1 product. We'll see, though. I've had several used oil analysis with Mobil 1 Extended Performance and AP and will do one with RGT when it hits around 7500-8000 miles.
Typically, I see higher flash point combined with lower pour point for Mobil 1's formulations with higher PAO content. Again, yes, I know RGT is good, too. I currently have it in my two Jeeps and my 3.5 Ecoboost is just starting a run with it. I'm just not seeing it as superior to the same weight in a Mobil 1 product. We'll see, though. I've had several used oil analysis with Mobil 1 Extended Performance and AP and will do one with RGT when it hits around 7500-8000 miles.
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I bet that the 3.5 EcoBoost would love you even more if you pampered it with some Rotella T6 5w30
Should be a $12 rebate on Truck&SUV, isn't it?
I bet that the 3.5 EcoBoost would love you even more if you pampered it with some Rotella T6 5w30
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Based on those two hot snails attached to each exhaust manifold and the occasional fuel that dilutes the oil. Plus, Shell recommends it for hardworking Ford pickup trucks
Based on those two hot snails attached to each exhaust manifold and the occasional fuel that dilutes the oil. Plus, Shell recommends it for hardworking Ford pickup trucks
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You sure?
Thought it was $10. I'll have to check
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