Shell Rotella T6 5W-40
 

Who's using it? I'm not installing an oil cooler and @ 25K miles am thinking of switching over to it. I live in Nor-Cal (it gets hot) and have been thinking maybe using it for summer time only and switching to Platinum or EDGE for winter.

I live in Arizona, I have run it since 17k up to its now 59k it's been great for me since Wal Marr carries it and no one really uses it, I'm always in stock.

Its a really good synthetic oil, easy to find and super cheap like $21 a gallon. I just need some reassurance its not going to f'up VVEL.

"I doubt that cold start pressure with 5W40 on a hot day would be higher than with 5W30 on a cold day" Also my engine oil temp is 220f cruising on the highway i think the 5w-40 will be thinned out sufficiently. I'm wondering what end of the spectrum T6 is on whether it's a heavy, mid or a light 40 wieght.

I run it in my bike with no issues (10w40 recommended). However, I do wonder if it might be a bit on the thick side when at operating temps in the car. If you live in real hot climates (az, nm, etc) then it might not be a bad idea.

Anyone done a UOA on a 5w30 oil in these climates and then compare to a 10w40 or 5w40?

This thread will keep ya busy for a few weeks...good reading :tup:

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When finished with intro by Resolute, then do a search within the thread with keyword "rotella". Should find all your answers and more.


Then there is BOB the Oil Guy

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its a great oil for turbo eclipses?

i run that oil in my turboed z if i cant find shaffers supreme 9000

Thank You Sir ! I'm still ify about it but gonna start using Rotella during the summer and switch to syntec/platinum during winter.

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