Shell Rotella T 10W-30

[wally6934]

I have seen Shell Rotella T 10W-30 recommended many times, but no one had a good source for it. A few days ago i saw it at Menards for $13.xx a gallon.

http://menards.com/main/tools-hardware/auto/oil-filters/rotella-10w30-gallon/p-1448035-c-9112.htm

I was only able to find one UOA for it here.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1791566

It probably starts with 1000PPM Phosphorus, and 1200PPM Zink and over 2000PPM Calcium.

I think this would be a good oil for mild spring rate, flat tappet, pushrod engines. Or anyone that just wants an oil that lubricates well and has extra cleaning power. A fairly inexpensive and safe way to clean out a sludge motor.

 

[dparm]

I've seen in at select Pep Boys stores, too. They typically have the jugs and buckets. I think NAPA can get it from warehouses too.

 

[ahoier]

What's the difference between that, and the silver "synthetic blend" bottle walmart sells?

 

[Cup of Joe]

Originally Posted By: ahoier
What's the difference between that, and the silver "synthetic blend" bottle walmart sells?



About 3 dollars.

 

[ltslimjim]

^T5 is synthetic-blend, not sure about the "T". lol

 

[KCJeep]

The regular dino Rotella is good stuff, and other than the base stock it doesn't seem to differ a bit in formulation from the T5. I've used it quite a bit and have been very happy with it.

The 10w30 dino is something you have to look for around here, I usually get mine at Advance.

 

[SS1970chrysler]

Advance is the only local retailer for Rotella T 10w-30 around here. Ironically, the T5 10w-30 at Wallmart is actually cheaper by $2, unless Advance runs a sale.

 

[CATERHAM]

Welcome to BITOG!

It's unfortunate that Shell doesn't sell their excellent T5 0W-30 in the States, it's such a superior lube to their T 10W-30.

The two negatives with the T & T5 10W-30 is that it's heavier than necessary for most gasoline applications due to it's low VI and 3.5cP HTHSV.

A better option is to buy any PCMO 5W-30 synthetic on sale and raise the ZDDP level will a suppliment like Red Line Break-In Additive. It's good for 4-5 oil changes so quite a reasonable value. This way you don't have to settle for the antiquated 10W-30 grade.

 

[CATERHAM]

Another option is QS defy that comes in 5W-30 and even 5W-20 grades:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...nt=5&page=1

 

[KCJeep]

Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
Another option is QS defy that comes in 5W-30 and even 5W-20 grades:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...nt=5&page=1


Yep! Just printed out the rebate for the Defy.