Shell Rotella T5

i KNOW, NOT OIL.

But I switch to this 2000 miles ago and it has worked perfectly. My Nomad never fell in love with a full syn, but Golden Spectro was the one I liked. I can get T5 at Napa for about $18.00 for a gallon and for a blend I am totally impressed. Just a FYI, not a gunslinger thread. :)

[bigdave]

I switched to rotella last time and my bike runs great on it i may try the synthetic next time but so far i plan on staying with rotella

Dave, the T5 is a blend of syn and dino and Nomads love it. Heading up your way in the morning.

[cyclecat]

What weight is the T5?

[hammer]

The T Syn blue jug I have is 5W40 the white is 15W40

[hammer]

Sorry, the T5 Rotella blend is also 5W40

wromg it comes 10w-30 or 10w-40 which is why I got it plus it has the Jaso rating.
http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?siteId=rotella-en&FC2=/rotella-en/html/iwgen/products/zzz_lhn.html&FC3=/rotella-en/html/iwgen/products/t5_detail.html

[Top Cat]

A lot of us have been using Rotella oil for sme time now.
I can't get T-5 any more I have T-6 in my nomad now.
I know that the T-6 is 5W-40.
It is full synthetic.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Never used the Rotella but not opposed to giving it a try. I currently use Mobil 1 10W-30 full synthetic. I have really liked it. Little expensive at Wal-Mart as it is over $8.00 a quart.

[dougster]

What is the difference you have noticed in how the bike runs? How does it run better than with pure dino or full synthetic?

[hammer]

Thanks Jeff, good catch. I think I cross referenced to the T6 again. One of the added benefits of the new T5 is it does have the JASO rating as well as the 10W40 the Kawasaki spec calls for.

[cyclecat]

Now that I go looking, this is diesel oil and quite a bit less money than the Petro Can diesel oil we now use.

[leadbelly]

I just use the KAWASAKI S4 full synth, which actually turns out to be cheeper then the Mobil 1 in my area, and a WIX filter.
My theroy is go with what is recommended if you can find it, the cost difference, if any, is only a few bucks. Same with gas, cost difference between mid grad and high test per tank is minimal, may $2 - $3 at the most. I'll stick with what is recommended.

[cyclecat]

We run the same diesel oil in all of our engines and Brian has over 100,000 Kms on his Nomad and I have over 83,0000 Kms on Ruby. We have a '92 Nissan with over 364,000 Kms, and have done nothing mechanical to it and it runs like new. We figure if the diesel oil is good enough for the Duramax, it is good for all our engines.

[Top Cat]

We run the same diesel oil in all of our engines and Brian has over 100,000 Kms on his Nomad and I have over 83,0000 Kms on Ruby. We have a '92 Nissan with over 364,000 Kms, and have done nothing mechanical to it and it runs like new. We figure if the diesel oil is good enough for the Duramax, it is good for all our engines.

What Cat Said +1

[blowndodge]

I'm running Mobil 1 5/40 Turbo Diesel motor oil. I started running it since automotive oil manufacturers started taking out the zinc and magnesium and other products that are good for motorcycle engines out.

[blackdogbrian]

HI Folks,

canadian Tire has rotella on sale here in canada this week, and I want to stock up.
Which weight do you reccomend?
(what jug should I look for?)

thanks
Brian

[Top Cat]

Shell Rotella® T6 Full Synthetic 5W-40
Shell Rotella® T5 Synthetic Blend Technology 10W-40, 10W-30

I don't think it makes much difference which you use.
If you want full synthetic then get T6 in the blue jug.
If you want a 10W-40 or 10W-30 then get T5 in the silver/grey jug.

[pastorgumby]

I use Rotella T 5W-40 Full Synth for my bikes- is it the blue bottle?
What does T5 & T6 stand for?