rotella failed noack test
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Link? I can't find it on my phone.
Dude, i hope your wrong. I couldn't find anything. If you are wrong, a mod needs to remove this thread.
yes, link please.
I believe he's talking about this:
http://www.pqiamerica.com/June 2014/shellrotellatT1540.htm
http://www.pqiamerica.com/June 2014/shellrotellatT1540.htm
Who uses 15w40 nowadays anyway?
Oh gosh a sopus failing test impossible 
A lot of fleets do.
I wouldn't worry about it. It's 14% instead of 13%.
I wouldn't worry about it. It's 14% instead of 13%.
Failed by 1% whoopie do! I run it in my bike with no issues.
I'm more concerned about Rotella's failing of the rebate test.
Thumbs down for Shell. They must be using really cheap Group I base stocks. It's not hard for a 15w40 to pass the NOACK test otherwise.
That's why I always used Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15w40.
That's why I always used Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15w40.
Everyday use it will be just fine.
Originally Posted By: KzMitch
I'm more concerned about Rotella's failing of the rebate test.
this is the only failure that I see.
I'm more concerned about Rotella's failing of the rebate test.
this is the only failure that I see.
Originally Posted By: Gokhan
Thumbs down for Shell. They must be using really cheap Group I base stocks. It's not hard for a 15w40 to pass the NOACK test otherwise.
That's why I always used Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15w40.
I really question your understanding of automotive lubricants. Rotella was if not the one it was one of the few PQIA tested NOAK in HDEO. 1% is within error of testing thus it was not flagged.
Motorcraft is an semi-syn of group II/III basestocks and it tested at 14% NOAK also thus base oils are only a part of an marginal NOAK test.
The kicker is these test are more than 2 years old.
Talk about trolling for effect OP.
Thumbs down for Shell. They must be using really cheap Group I base stocks. It's not hard for a 15w40 to pass the NOACK test otherwise.
That's why I always used Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15w40.
I really question your understanding of automotive lubricants. Rotella was if not the one it was one of the few PQIA tested NOAK in HDEO. 1% is within error of testing thus it was not flagged.
Motorcraft is an semi-syn of group II/III basestocks and it tested at 14% NOAK also thus base oils are only a part of an marginal NOAK test.
The kicker is these test are more than 2 years old.
Talk about trolling for effect OP.
I wasn't impressed with PU 5W30 NOACK either.
Where is the outcry? Umm?
Rotella is nothing more than tractor oil. Found in 5 gallon buckets back by the drawbars... at least in the old days.
Rotella was only first available at WalMart in January of 2010.
Rotella has increased shelf space over the years, it's still tractor oil.(even after the reformulation in 2006 to meet or exceed the CJ-4 standard)
Rotella is nothing more than tractor oil. Found in 5 gallon buckets back by the drawbars... at least in the old days.
Rotella was only first available at WalMart in January of 2010.
Rotella has increased shelf space over the years, it's still tractor oil.(even after the reformulation in 2006 to meet or exceed the CJ-4 standard)
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Yeah, thanks for setting things straight dave1251. I question a lot of b.s. That Gokhan has spouted lately also
Originally Posted By: Vern_in_IL
Where is the outcry? Umm?
Rotella is nothing more than tractor oil. Found in 5 gallon buckets back by the drawbars... at least in the old days.
Rotella was only first available at WalMart in January of 2010.
Rotella has increased shelf space over the years, it's still tractor oil.
Rotella has been in Walmart since the early to mid 2000s, maybe even before that. It is also not just tractor oil. While it is used in both kinds of tractors (agriculture and transportation), it is also used in light and medium duty diesels. One of the most popular oils for Ford, Chevy and Dodge diesels.
Where is the outcry? Umm?
Rotella is nothing more than tractor oil. Found in 5 gallon buckets back by the drawbars... at least in the old days.
Rotella was only first available at WalMart in January of 2010.
Rotella has increased shelf space over the years, it's still tractor oil.
Rotella has been in Walmart since the early to mid 2000s, maybe even before that. It is also not just tractor oil. While it is used in both kinds of tractors (agriculture and transportation), it is also used in light and medium duty diesels. One of the most popular oils for Ford, Chevy and Dodge diesels.
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