Anyone use Rotella?
 

Ok
For my engine break in, im gonna use some cheap ass 5w30 dinosaur oil.
After the break in, im thinking of going with this.
http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?...ellasynth.html
http://www.shell.com/static/rotella-...al-5w40-z7.jpg
I was at the local speedway and a guy suggested it to me.
Its only 15 bucks for 5 quarts.
He has a 9 sec turbo mustang sooooooo
Just wondering on any opinions. ???

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I'd use it. I used regular Rotella T to break my engine in actually.

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rotella t 15w-40 change it every 5k.

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I think dvst8r uses it in his Freightshaker.

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i use rotella in my bike

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Same here, in my 07 r6 and works awesome :y

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yep. doesnt have friction modifiers or whatever so there safe for wetclutches. cheap bike oil. might be just me but i seem to have more valve train noise when i run it though (compared to honda oil)

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That what i am useing in my trany

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Delo 400 diesel oil in the CI-4 classification.

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I've been running the Rotella synthetic 5w-40 in my daily driver Saab 900 turbo and all seems fine. It's on it's second oil change with the Rotella and I've been boosting around 15psi. The car seems happy (for something shaped like a shoe) so I'll probably stick to using it.

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I've heard some decent things about Rotella T. I use Durablend in my car though.

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I run Rotella in the XR. Good stuff. :y

I heard it has an additive that will plug a catalytic converter if burned... so... beware if you use one. Chances are your car burns oil if you're a member of HMT. Then again, it's equally probable you don't use a cat. :)

Colin

Re: Anyone use Rotella?
 

That I do, gets changed every 250hrs and in the Dodge. VW gets mobil 1 synthetic.

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Bullshit we were looking for no name oil for the dodge.

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I've been told the Rotella contains extra detergents to help keep the engine internals clean. Don't most big rigs run cats? Rotella is mainly used in those vehicles. I would think their cats would clog.

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What the ---- is a cat? >:D

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Kinda gave up on that after superstore fell through.

Think I might just buy a drum of Rotella, and run it for everything.

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may as well, everything you own is diesel anyway.

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---- no. :l

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O weight Rotella! Good ---- worth power apparently, have yet to try it in my racecar. Seen others that swear by it.

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dont run it in a 6.0l ford diesel, the injectors hate it. Dont know why but thats what I have read, I run amsoil in mine.

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only real legitmite difference in higher end brand name engine oils is the additive package they provide.

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for you guys running heavier weight oils, do you notice any problems on cold start up? i mean like sub 40's and lower, or do you live in warmer climates. i run synthetic 5w30 in the winter and summer and have been considering trying something a lil heavier. also, cant using a higher viscosity oil ---- with an engine that is clearanced and built to run a thinner weight oil.

Re: Anyone use Rotella?
 

i use it in my eg and forget to change it for like 5k miles. still dont have any problems with it. good cheap oil right there.

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I used to run the rotella 15w40 in my old b16a hatch, that stuff was great. Great oil pressure, never broke down and left all that brown gunk in my head, and cheap too. Don't run that weight in colder temps though, it can be cranky to start and with how thick the oil gets in cold weather isn't really good for the motor either.

My new ride gets Mobil 1 full synthetic for daily driven days, and Royal Purple for hard abuse track days.

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I use Rotella non stup in the Tercel. It was only a few bucks more then the no name stuff so I figured "why not", plus it burns off slower.

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big rigs dont run cats. the new emmisions standard force most of them to have a dpf. some also have a regen system that shoots fuel down the exhaust and reburns. exhaust temps can reach around 2000 degrees during regen.

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aka 'why does my powerstroke shoot flames out the tailpipe?'

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rotella Is the best. It has something to do with the zinc it has. We were a freightliner dealer and had drums of it back in the day.

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rotella is for dieasel trucks not really for your cars it has good cleaning property due to the fact it made for dieasel engines and burns off slower cause dieasels run at higher temps duh, and zinc is a metal mineral so lets put just put sand in the valve cover, before you call bs read about it and other oils

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I think you are the one mistaken. Zinc is a good additive to have in the oil. Where did you get your info???
Zinc is an anti-wear additive in the event of metal on metal contact.
High zinc levels can cause plug fowling and in some cases deposits but I think the detergents also in the rotella will take care of that.

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lick me douchebag i was a cert. dieasel tech for years for swift trucking i know what im talking about it not designed for cars period end of story dont believe me ask shell lol

http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?...n/welcome.html

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swift is the circus of trucking companies and you are dreadfully wrong on this subject. For example, my engine builder who builds top fuel etc. Said it and delo are the oils he only reccomends.

I'll get back with a more in depth response to why later.

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yah niglet we believe you "miss 28 post" lol go take a dirt nap

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Wow, I'm going to do the right thing here and not further waste my time on your special little self.
You know his 28 posts don't necessarily mean his knowledge on the subject is any less than yours.....only that you have a bigger e-penis.

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yah and you like my e penis that much that you want to talk about it lol "miss 499 post", or mr candybar which ever you like more

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Shell Rotella® T Synthetic SAE 5W-40 is a fully synthetic heavy-duty diesel and gasoline engine oil developed especially to meet the requirements of North American driving.

You can email Shell and educate them on their product! :1

Read the link offered at the beginning of the thread.

http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?...ellasynth.html

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dude close you diarea spout the gasaline rating they list was developed in the early 80's, not near what todays cars require ,first word in the link state something about dieasel if it was for gas it would have started with that the oil was design for truck period it just that it can be used in cars but it not up to snuff on requirements

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you just lost all if any credibility that you have/had.

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You've proved to us you can't spell and now it seems you either can't or aren't willing to read the link above. I'll post a little more for you to dispute:

The exclusive Shell formulation offers users exceptional performance and protection in combination with enhanced fuel economy potential over conventional 15W-40 motor oils. This synthetic multigrade engine oil meets the service requirements of virtually all four cycle diesel and many gasoline engine manufacturers.



Applications

* Recommended for new and older diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles, including personal vehicles and commercial vehicles such as on-road, off-the-road, truck rental, pickups, delivery, utility, and school bus fleets
* Meets or exceeds the diesel engine requirements of API CI-4 PLUS, Cummins CES 20078, Detroit Diesel, John Deere, Dodge, Ford, GM, International, Mack EO-N Premium Plus 03, Volvo and others; For gasoline engines, it exceeds API SL.


Features/Benefits



* Formulated for multipurpose use, simplifying inventory needs
* Outstanding wear protection and bearing corrosion control helps maximize engine life
* Helps speed cold starts even with low winter temperatures
* Enhanced oxidation stability and soot control, especially at higher temperatures, aids service life
* Improved fuel economy – when compared to conventional SAE 15W-40 oils
* Product is warranted against defect and has performance which meets or exceeds virtually all equipment manufacturer’s engine oil warranty requirements.

Approvals and Recommendations

* API CI-4 PLUS, CI-4, CH-4, CG-4, CF-4, CF
* API SL, SJ, SH
* Cummins CES 20078, 20076, 20071
* Detroit Diesel 7SE 270
* Mack EO-N Premium Plus ’03, EO-N, EO-M Plus
* Volvo VDS 2

DEBATE CLOSED!
This is where you call me names in a few additional poorly structured sentences riddled with grammatical errors.
Proceed.