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Shell Rotella motor oil

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jamcam1999, Jan 19, 2011.

  1. jamcam1999

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    Is Shell Rotella T motor oil the same as the old designation Shell Rotella oil as far as using it in a motorcycle? Perhaps the "T" is just an add on to help sell the product. Your comments please.
     
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    "T" for truck, as in SEMI - - it has anti-wear additives that would supposedly cushion our cams/shims, and tranny gears.
    And it's cheap enough to change often.
     
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    its all I use, well actually, any diesel oil 15w40
     
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    Anyone notice any clutch slip with Rotella?

    Could be my clutch or springs, but when run with 20w50 Castrol I didn't notice anything but with the Rotella the clutch slips around red line. Have to change back once spring hits and see what happens.
     
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    IT'S CHEAP and has worked GREAT for me (no clutch slippage)...

    skillet
     
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    yep, works swell for me
     
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    I use Rotella T in all my bikes, works great.
     
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