Rotella Gas Truck Oil for "Truck-only" - am I crazy?

[Hoster]

Gave a jug of Shell Rotella Gas Truck Oil to a friend and he said "various mechanics" (plural) refuse to use that oil since the oil is ONLY for trucks. I sent him various Shell posted info (including in BITOG posts) but don't believe it. I would understand if this was ONE mechanic but multiple mechanics? I understand the "failed" marketing ploy by Shell (e.g., "Gas Truck" label) but I have been using this oil in my Subaru and Acura without any issues. Am I the crazy one??

 

[slacktide_bitog]

No, you are not the crazy one

See if they agree to use T6 Multi Vehicle (that doesn't have the word "truck" in it)

 

[RyanY]

That is pretty funny!

Also, I used Pennzoil start/stop for a long trip and it didn't cause problems.

 

[Silver]

That is pretty funny!

Also, I used Pennzoil start/stop for a long trip and it didn't cause problems.

OR DID IT?

 

[Bud_One]

Wow...

 

[Hoster]

If I understand correctly, T6 Multi-Vehicle is only applicable if you have multiple vehicles for your family. God forbid if you have one car are try to use a "multi-vehicle" oil for ONE car (pun intended)

 

[vavavroom]

Gave a jug of Shell Rotella Gas Truck Oil to a friend and he said "various mechanics" (plural) refuse to use that oil since the oil is ONLY for trucks. I sent him various Shell posted info (including in BITOG posts) but don't believe it. I would understand if this was ONE mechanic but multiple mechanics? I understand the "failed" marketing ploy by Shell (e.g., "Gas Truck" label) but I have been using this oil in my Subaru and Acura without any issues. Am I the crazy one??

You could fill an empty container of approved oil with Rotella T, et voila!

 

[ZeeOSix]

Trucks have special metallurgy used in the engine ... so gotta have that special unicorn oil to keep it alive. That must be what these mechanics believe.

 

[Hoster]

That is pretty funny!

Also, I used Pennzoil start/stop for a long trip and it didn't cause problems.

This is funnier I am sure Mobil 1 makes your car more mobile hence the name

 

[stormgol]

i have used the 5w30 variety in my 2021 turbo mazda 3 and i liked it very much during summer.

 

[kschachn]

Another instance of complete misunderstanding of what a license, specification or approval means.

 

[Hoster]

i have used the 5w30 variety in my 2021 turbo mazda 3 and i liked it very much during summer.

Very "adventurous" I think my engine will blow if I use 5W 20 instead of 0W 20

 

[RooflessVW]

If I understand correctly, T6 Multi-Vehicle is only applicable if you have multiple vehicles for your family. God forbid if you have one car are try to use a "multi-vehicle" oil for ONE car (pun intended)

You actually have to cycle that oil through multiple vehicles to use it properly.

It starts in your nicest car and you work down until it's 5 years old and in the push mower.

 

[Johnmpb]

This really shows the basic knowledge of engine oil among the population. I’m not too surprised tbh

 

[ripcord]

It's the same with Valvoline Modern whatever oil. "My car is older than 2012. I can't use this stuff in it?"

 

[Hoster]

You actually have to cycle that oil through multiple vehicles to use it properly.

It starts in your nicest car and you work down until it's 5 years old and in the push mower.

You learn new things every day..I am buying a 5 gallon container so I can save and "reuse." Maybe my lawnmower wil clog up but I now have an execuse to buy an electric one

 

[nascarnation]

It's OK for a Suburban, but NOT a Tahoe!

 

[Hoster]

This really shows the basic knowledge of engine oil among the population. I’m not too surprised tbh

To be fair, when I first saw Rotella Gas Truck on a shelf, I just quickly read the label and assumed the oil is for larger, semi trucks (at the time the price was almost twice the price of M1, etc.). However, when I "thoroughly" read the label and certs, I realized the label is misleading - hence the product no longer selling. And this is from a guy (i.e., me) who reads BITOG posts and religiously changes oil at home. So if you have no interest (even if a "mechanic"), I can see how this label can be misleading and cause misunderstanding.

 

[levi]

Am I the crazy one??

Well, I don't know you that well.

 

[Zaedock]

During the oil change, I whispered to my daughter's Chrysler 200 2.4L that Gas Truck 0W20 was OK for cars and it's been running fine.