Shell Rimula R6

[positron007]

Hi Everyone
In Australia we do not have Shell Rotella T6, but we do have Shell Rimula R6.
It looks like it is the same oil just with a different name.
Can anyone advise whether it is the same oil or if not still suitable for motorcycle use (shared gearbox and engine sump).

http://www-static.shell.com/static/aus/downloads/lubricants/shell_rimula_r6_lm.pdf

http://www-static.shell.com/static/aus/downloads/lubricants/shell_rimula_r6_m.pdf

I could also possibly use the mobil equivalent Mobil Delvac 1

 

[dparm]

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1028666&fpart=1

http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/1713117-post4.html

Rimula = Rotella, for all intents and purposes.

 

[positron007]

Thank you.
I will check out the links you provided.

 

[positron007]

I will ring Shell Today to see if I can get more detailed specific information.
If anyone else knows more about this product's chemistry please elaborate a bit more. Specifically Rimula R6 vs Rotella T6.
I noticed the Rimula R6 does not say JASO MA.

 

[positron007]

Shell Australia (at least the guy I spoke to) says the Rimula R6 formulation is quite a bit different than Rotella T6, and not that suitable for motorbikes.
He said Shell Helix would be a better option for a universal synthetic Oil
If there are any other opinions feel free to share them.
I might check out the Mobil Delvac 1

 

[positron007]

I discovered another option
Valvoline Synpower full synthetic is OK to use in motorcycles with wet clutches
http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/valv_auMS/

I have a 2008 CB400 just for your info

 

[positron007]

Just some further info.
Apparently only the 5w40 is compatible with wet clutch

 

[positron007]

Just another update.
I bought the Valvoline Synpower 5w-40 (got it on sale)
I am using it at the moment all is good.
At some point in time I may do a used oil analysis.