Rotella T6 oil

[Fowler]

Getting ready to change my oil this weekend.
Some people say to use the Rotella T6 from Walmart.

What are your thoughts on it

Engine
1917cc
9k on engine
4k on oil
oil cooler
spin on oil filter

[cavie]

Here we go again. I got the popcorn!

[Hannigan Motorsports]

The Shell Rotella T6 is a fantastic synthetic oil. It is marketed as a Heavy Duty Diesel oil actually but several years back it underwent extensive testing and is now JASO-MA certified. Meaning it can be used in single oil setups where the engine oil is the same as the gearbox and clutch. This oil has no friction modifiers added as well as a great cost point.

One of our employees has ran the T6 in supersport bikes for years. One thing with this oil, you will need to stick with a regular oil change interval, don't try to push the oil past its acceptable lifespan.

[rhino 2]

Here we go again. I got the popcorn!

My Tri-Glide Doesn't use oil??? And if it did i Certainly wound't put it on my Pop-Corn...

[cavie]

My Tri-Glide Doesn't use oil??? And if it did i Certainly wound't put it on my Pop-Corn...

That right there is funny. I don't care who your are!!

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Getting ready to change my oil this weekend.
Some people say to use the Rotella T6 from Walmart.

What are your thoughts on it

Engine
1917cc
9k on engine
4k on oil
oil cooler
spin on oil filter

type the word oil in the search box upper right corner of this page. Come back and tell us what you learned. you my have to shave first!

[Retired Army]

Now I have seen it all, replacing oil with popcorn and look at the savings. Now where can I get some synthetic popcorn?

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[rhino 2]

Now I have seen it all, replacing oil with popcorn and look at the savings. Now where can I get some synthetic popcorn?

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At your local movie theater, And they also on request will top it off with, 20/40 Synthetic Butter........

[stinger608]

One thing to keep in mind with VW engines; they are a solid lifter engine and require a good high detergent oil. Now I am not sure on the Rotella oil detergent however I use Valvoline VR1 Racing oil in my trike. The reason that I used that specific brand and type is it was one of the oils that Engle Cams listed for warranty purposes.

[bikerbillone]

Damn good response by Hannigan, I say thanks when we all know an oil thread will be attacked.

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Now who would attack an oil thread .... they are all so informative

[bikerbillone]

My thoughts exactly.

[Mick]

Rotella is a good oil for keeping the engine clean. Considering how a dirty a diesel works and the oil works a lot harder in that kind of engine than a gas one,I think Rotella fills the bill quite well. The only thing to remember is its not a pure synthetic like Mobil or Amsoil but a hydro cracked version. And Ive never read about an engine oil issue on all of the forums I go to with this oil.

[Big Dog]

I've been using T6 for 400,000 in my tractor, moved over from Amsoil. And don't have any issues at all all, with regular analysis done between 25-30 thousand miles. I do use an Amsoil bypass filter, almond with the standard Mercedes filter. Standard filter change at analysis, bypass every other, adding oil as needed. With complete oil change I have been able to go 170,000 still meeting factory specs! Keep in mind I also use a Spinner II, which really helps with soot, and small partical removal.

[Fowler]

I ended up using the Rotella T6
Only have 75 miles on it since the change.

[bikerbillone]

You'll be just fine, not to worry.

[bikerbillone]

Huh?