NEW! Shell Rotella Gas Truck Full Synthetic

[wemay]

https://rotella.shell.com/en_us/products/gas-truck-synthetic-engine-oil.html

0W-20, 5W-20 and 5W-30

OEM Specifications and Approvals for Shell ROTELLA® Gas Truck Full Synthetic Engine Oil
Chrysler MS-6395
Ford WSS- WSS-M2C945-B1
GM dexos1â„¢ Gen 2

Shell ROTELLA® Gas Truck Full Synthetic Engine Oil Exceeds the requirements of the following industry specifications:
API SN-Resource Conserving and all previous categories
API SN PLUS
ILSAC GF-5

So will it be:
SRRB - shell rotella red bottle?
SRGT - shell rotella gas truck?

 

[Linctex]

I remember the clear bottles of "Quaker State Truck Oil" - I might even have one or two around

 

[Onetor]

Great marketing. We shall see how it performs and what the price is? I haven't seen it in any store chain yet? Just returned home from shopping. Ugggh!

SRGT sounds better to me!

 

[Linctex]

What could possibly be any different? Another 50 ppm of Moly? I wouldn't pay a premium for that.

 

[daves87rs]

Cool

 

[PimTac]

Perfect marketing geared towards owners of big trucks and their egos.

 

[ammolab]

Now you see why Rotella 5W-40 dropped the SM/SN certification....

 

[BrianF]

Marketing. I bet the price is a premium too.

 

[IndyFan]

Looks like Pennzoil Platinum or Quaker State Ultimate Durability in a red bottle. Maybe Pennzoil Ultra?

 

[Snagglefoot]

Who wants to spring for a VOA?

 

[HowAboutThis]

Years ago there was Mobil 1 Truck and SUV. Supposedly more robust in some way for dealing with heavier engine loads for pulling trailers and stuff.

 

[ZZman]

At least it is a 5 QT jug.

 

[dlundblad]

Originally Posted by ammolab
Now you see why Rotella 5W-40 dropped the SM/SN certification....


I don't.

A 5w40 HDEO is not equal to a 0w20, 5w20, and 5w30 PCMO.

 

[dlundblad]

Boring oil with a brand name marketing to the thick oil crowd. Boo.

How is this any different than the other SOPUS synthetic offerings?

If it's priced over Pennzoil Platinum, I see no reason to use it regardless of formulation.

 

[demarpaint]

I'll have to remember to keep an eye out for closeout pricing in one of the local retailers [that carry it] in a year or two.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Why do they have this disclaimer?

SAE 0W-20 motor oils may not be suitable for use in older engines, so always consult your owner's manual for the correct viscosity grade and performance recommendation required for your vehicle.

I keep reading here that internal clearances/tolerances haven't changed since the 60s.

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted by aquariuscsm
Why do they have this disclaimer?

SAE 0W-20 motor oils may not be suitable for use in older engines, so always consult your owner's manual for the correct viscosity grade and performance recommendation required for your vehicle.

I keep reading here that internal clearances/tolerances haven't changed since the 60s.


A smart way to cover themselves if you ask me. Maybe they had to address problems running thinner oils in engines not spec'd for it. The disclaimer takes care of that.

 

[lzhome]

Originally Posted by ammolab
Now you see why Rotella 5W-40 dropped the SM/SN certification....

I called Royal Purple and asked why Duralec 15w40 dropped /SN and they said the oil has not changed they just didn't want to pay for the license. All about keeping market share.

 

[Snagglefoot]

Purple Rain, Purple Rain..........

 

[LotI]

Originally Posted by demarpaint
I'll have to remember to keep an eye out for closeout pricing in one of the local retailers [that carry it] in a year or two.

This! I have a feeling this will be sold in select stores who can sell this for a few bucks more than QSUD/PPPP. It looks like a thick 30, closer to the Euro oils

5w-30
0w-20
5w-20