Rotella T1 not gas rated!!

[super44]

Went to pick up a gallon of Rotella T1 SAE 30 for my mowers and
discovered it's not SJ rated any more! Just CF, & CF-2.
Would it still be acceptable to use in a B&S??

 

[bullwinkle]

I run SAE 30 Delo 400 CH-4 in my Tecumseh powered mower, seems good, change it once a year, I thought a Briggs would run on just about any non-detergent motor oil you put in it!

 

[super44]

I agree, it'll probably run ok if you filled it with WD-40.
But since Shell SAE 30 used to be SJ/CF, CF-2- would that indicate a formula change,

or did Shell elect not to get is gasser approved??

 

[ARCOgraphite]

I run B&S approved SJ oil in my car. Good stuff, NOT cheap.

"Shell Rotella T1 oils can provide dependable lubrication for small-to-medium-powered agricultural equipment,
such as tractors. Also suitable for many low/medium-powered stationary applications such as diesel-powered
water pumps, generators, etc."

 

[Scooter_man]

I'd imagine it would run fine. I sure wouldn't be afraid to run it in my OPE.

Rob

 

[daves66nova]

Originally Posted By: bullwinkle
I thought a Briggs would run on just about any non-detergent motor oil you put in it!
I was under the assumption that you could run it on any type of oil, such as 10w30 5w30,etc

 

[2oldtommy]

I believe that the SJ classification was scheduled to be dropped from the API certification list this year. It is probably the same formula but API no longer supports the SJ listings. Check the API web site. FWIW Oldtommy

 

[Rand]

at least in my area t3 is only a dollar more..
I'd probably just go with that.

 

[Texan4Life]

i noticed that too on my T1 bottle. I noticed that on the shell website tho they list it a little different.

http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?site...ellasingle.html