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#1658610 - 11/04/09 09:01 PM
New Rotella
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Registered: 11/16/02
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Loc: NJ
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#1658735 - 11/04/09 10:37 PM
Re: New Rotella
[Re: buster]
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Registered: 07/09/08
Posts: 61
Loc: WA, USA
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Definitely some strong marketing. It changed my mind on what I was going to buy. Not T6, but the Triple Protection.
Shell Rotella T Triple Protection
"22-percent reduction in engine wear"
Wow!
T6
"protection for the latest low emissions technology for after treatment systems and helps promote energy savings and maintenance savings".
Doesn't sound too exciting.
[b]Rotella T5 Synthetic Blend
"fuel economy performance and improved low-temperature flow"
Not too exciting for me.
Rotella T3
"low-ash additive technology, outstanding shear stability"
I like shear stability. Not sure about low-ash additive.
My conclusion
For my 2000 diesel pickup, I think Rotella T Triple Protection with the 22% reduction in engine wear tops my list.
Did someone else come to a different conclusion?
Isn't the Triple Protection a non-synthetic oil?
And why would anyone be extremely excited about T6?
Jake
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#1658884 - 11/05/09 03:20 AM
Re: New Rotella
[Re: snakyjake]
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Registered: 01/20/03
Posts: 15742
Loc: Ka .li . for, nia
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How many times less wear is 22%?
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#1661790 - 11/07/09 03:52 AM
Re: New Rotella
[Re: Steve S]
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Registered: 03/10/03
Posts: 245
Loc: Peoples Republic of Cali Coast...
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About a fifth. Yea, I know, its cheaper by the gallon.
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#1684647 - 11/25/09 04:52 PM
Re: New Rotella
[Re: hannaco]
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Registered: 03/25/08
Posts: 630
Loc: Kansas City Metro
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The Rotella T with Triple Protection is their 15w-40 dino stuff right? Has anyone seen the new "laddered" Rotella on shelves? If so, how much has the price gone up if any?
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#1685137 - 11/26/09 12:50 AM
Re: New Rotella
[Re: dsmith41]
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Registered: 12/14/02
Posts: 14361
Loc: Collingswood, NJ
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Have been looking, but havent seen at truckstops, wal marts or auto parts stores. Does anyone know when the rollout date was supposed to be?
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#1685303 - 11/26/09 08:52 AM
Re: New Rotella
[Re: BobFout]
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Registered: 04/12/08
Posts: 22
Loc: Leesport, PA
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My Walmart has the new Rotella Triple Protection 15W40 in 2.5 gallon jugs...same UPC as the old bottle that was next to it. I wouldn't expect clearance on the 15W40 stuff if that is the case. I haven't seen the other stuff yet.
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#1693406 - 12/03/09 02:07 AM
Re: New Rotella
[Re: D-Roc]
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Registered: 06/13/09
Posts: 1353
Loc: Eden Prairie MN
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Yeah you guys up there are getting em first....gr...
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#1693671 - 12/03/09 09:51 AM
Re: New Rotella
[Re: hpichris]
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Registered: 06/08/09
Posts: 505
Loc: Alaska
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What is the obsession with getting the first bottle of a new pretty label?
Charlie
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#1694108 - 12/03/09 05:00 PM
Re: New Rotella
[Re: hpichris]
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Registered: 11/23/05
Posts: 1490
Loc: Back home....
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Yeah you guys up there are getting em first....gr... Odd, because its probably just as cold where you are as it gets here...
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#1696076 - 12/05/09 08:03 AM
Re: New Rotella
[Re: buster]
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Registered: 08/22/09
Posts: 153
Loc: Park Hills, Missouri
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I was reading about the new T6 on Shell's website. I believe they said it's actually a GRP-4 base - where the old formula was a GRP-3 and was being called a Syn. in the US. Either way it was a Dang good oil! If they discount it, i'll buy a few cases just for the heck of it. This new stuff might just be the REAL deal. Can't wait to try it in my Honda Metropolitan. 
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#1696170 - 12/05/09 09:48 AM
Re: New Rotella
[Re: af0h]
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Registered: 10/30/02
Posts: 9324
Loc: Illinoistan
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Looks like Walmart in the US upped the price of 1gal RTS 5w-40 from $19 to 19.50. Still same old jugs though.
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#1696232 - 12/05/09 10:39 AM
Re: New Rotella
[Re: D-Roc]
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Registered: 11/02/08
Posts: 341
Loc: Elk Point, Alberta
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Saw the new T6 at my local parts store today. What parts store? I am near you and I have not seen it yet.
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