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04-03-2015, 05:02 PM
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Rotella T off brand
For those that have Rural Kings near them. They have the Rural King version of Rotella T 15W40 on sale right now.....2 gallon jug for $12.99. Regular price is $17.99 which I still thought was pretty good for a 2 gallon jug. Around here the sale is good for another 30 days. It's made by the same company (Warren unilube) that makes the Coastal branded oil.
The regular Rotella T is on sale too right now. One gallon jug for $12.99 which is a dollar cheaper than I have found it anywhere else. |
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04-04-2015, 12:51 PM
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Re: Rotella T off brand
I use rotella T, and I wish I could buy it for that! Here, a 5L jug (about 1-1/4 gallons) is $30.
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04-05-2015, 05:52 PM
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Re: Rotella T off brand
Are you guys running diesel engines, or just looking for extra ZDDP? If so, I believe the new Rotella T has less than it used to have.
And regarding the cheap oil, I'd say you get what you pay for. So be wary.
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04-05-2015, 07:37 PM
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Re: Rotella T off brand
I run Rotella for the soot control, short trips and a double pumper. Got my 400 apart and looks new inside
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04-05-2015, 09:34 PM
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Re: Rotella T off brand
Mike, I'm running two gas engines with flat tappet cams using 15w-40 rotella t. It's for the zddp. I think the grades other than 15w-40 have lower zddp. The cams are holding up fine, so I'm happy. And this oil is still cheaper then racing or special oils made for flat tappet cams.
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04-05-2015, 11:46 PM
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Re: Rotella T off brand
Found this. Supposedly it's a quote from Shell:
There is approximately 1200 parts per million ZDDP in Rotella T 15W-40, which is 50% higher than is allowed in Starburst motor oils (API SN/GF-5). Thank you for your interest in Shell products. That 1200 ppm is apparently an average of P and Zn. Just for comparison, Mobil 1 "High Mileage" synthetic oils have 1000 ppm P/1100 ppm Zn, and their 15W50 weight has 1200/1300. Most Mobil 1 oils cost $27 for a 5 qt jug at Wal-Mart. It's what I use except for break-in. That's not to say Rotella T doesn't work fine. 
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Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! |
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04-06-2015, 01:25 PM
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Location: Arkansas
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Re: Rotella T off brand
Rotella has a $5 rebate going on now, FYI. I use the T6 in my ATV's.
http://www.shell.com/rotella/promoti...promotion.html |
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04-06-2015, 09:55 PM
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Location: St Robert, Mo
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Re: Rotella T off brand
I run Rotella in everything that moves that I own. It's on sale at O'reilly's for 13.99 a gallon here...
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04-06-2015, 10:33 PM
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Re: Rotella T off brand
Advance Auto also has it on sale for $13.99.
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