Shell Rotella T3 15W40 CJ4

[Gene K]

Shell Rotella T3 15W40 CJ4 is normally sold in bulk to trucking fleets.

Im including a used sample as well because the virgin sample was from the first use of the pump for the day and the additives may have settled some.

Virgin Sample

42 - Molybdenum

10 - Boron

1083 - Magnesium

752 - Calcium

1044 - Phosphorous

1078 - Zinc

15.7 - Visc @ 100C

3.11 - TAN

10.6* - TBN (Specified TBN - A mix up resulted in a TAN Test instead.)

Used Sample (22,500 miles in 14.0L Series 60 Detroit w/ EGR)

46 - Molybdenum

12 - Boron

1064 - Magnesium

1088 - Calcium

1106 - Phosphorous

1360 - Zinc

14.4 - Viscosity 100 °C cSt

5.26 - Base Number mg KOH/g (D4739)

12 - Oxidation abs/cm

19 - Nitration abs/cm

 

[mongo161]

Thanks for posting the VOA and the used oil analysis of Shell Rotella Diesel Dino.

Looks like a good stout oil with a hefty add pack for a Diesel Dino in 15w40, that held up well for 22K.