Rotella no longer gas engine rated?

[ChrisGuerrero]

Originally Posted By: Building3
Chris: some of us here use the Shell Rotella (for instance I use T4) in our classic and muscle cars which need higher levels of zinc and phosphorous. So, does this mean that Rotella T5 and T4 still have more than 1000 PPM of zinc and phosphorous, and that only the T6 is below that level? Thanks for the clarification.


Yes, Rotella T5 and T4 still have more than 1000 PPM of Zinc and Phosphorus, while T6 is below that value.
- The Shell Rotella Team

 

[jeff78]

Originally Posted By: ChrisGuerrero

Yes, Rotella T5 and T4 still have more than 1000 PPM of Zinc and Phosphorus, while T6 is below that value.


Even the T6 5W-40 which is not labelled SN?

 

[WillB]

Originally Posted By: fdcg27
Or maybe they figured out that the faithful old BMW, Mercedes and turbo Subie users have enough savvy to look beyond the absence of an API S license in judging the suitability of this oil to their engines?


+1

Add us gas 4 stroke small engine guys too!

 

[cb450sc]

Add us gas 4 stroke small engine guys too!

And the motorcycle guys!