Can't find Rotella T, only T4 or T6. Are these safe to use?

**BigRed** · 07-03-2017, 12:46 PM

As the title states, I can seem to find Rotella T, only T4 or T6. Are these safe to use in my 2008 Nomad? Up to this point, I have been using T 15W-40 but I haven't ridden in almost 2 years due to health and life issues, so I haven't done any oil changes. Is Rotella T no longer available?

My apologies if this was already discussed. I wasn't able to find any relevant info on the forum.

Thanks

Martin

recumbentbob · 07-03-2017, 01:39 PM

Around here Rural King and Tractor Supply has the Rotella T 15-40 and so does Walmart.
You can use the T6 in 5W40 it's synthetic my friend uses it in his 07 Nomad been using it for years, he started using it at 3000 miles no problem. but if you have very many miles on your bike it may develop oil leaks going to a synthetic oil.

Loafer · 07-03-2017, 03:27 PM

Walmart here doesn't have anymore Rotella T or the old T6. I found an old T6 at Advance Auto $27. You might have to shop around, as no one is sure about the new formula T6.

**BudMan** · 07-03-2017, 04:34 PM

I put the new version of T6 in my Nomad.
No problems.

Monkeyman · 07-03-2017, 05:36 PM

Look for JASO/MA ratings on the bottle. If those aren't there, don't put it in your bike. A lack of that rating and your clutch will slip.

**plumber63** · 07-03-2017, 05:45 PM

I use the New T6 also. No issues. its still jaso/ma rated.

**BigRed** · 07-03-2017, 06:14 PM

Walmart was out of T6 so I got T4. Is that one also fine? I've read a post somewhere that T4 is the old T but repackaged.

**BudMan** · 07-03-2017, 06:21 PM

If it says JASO/MA on the label your fine.

ctrider · 07-03-2017, 07:48 PM

Hey Martin, nice to see your back on the bike. Walmart and advanced Auto has T6. Been running it on this bike and the Honda.

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EdmontonNomad · 07-04-2017, 01:04 AM

rotella t4 is the new improved replacement for rotella t. However there are two rotella t4's.

the 10w30 is not jaso ma. do not use 10w30.

the 15w40 is jaso ma/ma2

**goose** · 07-04-2017, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Look for JASO/MA ratings on the bottle. If those aren't there, don't put it in your bike. A lack of that rating and your clutch will slip.

A+ Monkeyman

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**BigRed** · 07-04-2017, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Look for JASO/MA ratings on the bottle. If those aren't there, don't put it in your bike. A lack of that rating and your clutch will slip.

Got it. Thanks!

**BigRed** · 07-04-2017, 06:11 PM

Thank you all for your input.

**BigRed** · 07-04-2017, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctrider

Hey Martin, nice to see your back on the bike. Walmart and advanced Auto has T6. Been running it on this bike and the Honda.

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Thanks. We'll see how long I last. Hoping for the best. :)

**MAS Tequila** · 07-05-2017, 06:02 PM

Don't over think it.

I have seen 100K+ on a 1500 running mainly automotive grade(?) oils.

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BigRed Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 765	Can't find Rotella T, only T4 or T6. Are these safe to use? As the title states, I can seem to find Rotella T, only T4 or T6. Are these safe to use in my 2008 Nomad? Up to this point, I have been using T 15W-40 but I haven't ridden in almost 2 years due to health and life issues, so I haven't done any oil changes. Is Rotella T no longer available? My apologies if this was already discussed. I wasn't able to find any relevant info on the forum. Thanks Martin __________________ VBA #02996 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by BigRed; 07-04-2017 at 06:13 PM. Reason: Spelling correction
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recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Around here Rural King and Tractor Supply has the Rotella T 15-40 and so does Walmart. You can use the T6 in 5W40 it's synthetic my friend uses it in his 07 Nomad been using it for years, he started using it at 3000 miles no problem. but if you have very many miles on your bike it may develop oil leaks going to a synthetic oil. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Walmart here doesn't have anymore Rotella T or the old T6. I found an old T6 at Advance Auto $27. You might have to shop around, as no one is sure about the new formula T6. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	I put the new version of T6 in my Nomad. No problems. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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plumber63 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 985	I use the New T6 also. No issues. its still jaso/ma rated. __________________ Troy Donat VBA #02401 2015 Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad black(sold) 2016 Salem, Antlers, 2017 Eureka Springs, Lake George, Antlers 2018 Custer NR, Antlers
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07-03-2017, 06:14 PM	#7
BigRed Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 765	Walmart was out of T6 so I got T4. Is that one also fine? I've read a post somewhere that T4 is the old T but repackaged. __________________ VBA #02996 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad
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BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	If it says JASO/MA on the label your fine. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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07-03-2017, 07:48 PM	#9
ctrider Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Windsor, CT Posts: 735	Hey Martin, nice to see your back on the bike. Walmart and advanced Auto has T6. Been running it on this bike and the Honda. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk __________________ VBA #02482 VROC # 36172
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07-04-2017, 01:04 AM	#10
EdmontonNomad Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: EDMONTON, AB. Posts: 60	rotella t4 is the new improved replacement for rotella t. However there are two rotella t4's. the 10w30 is not jaso ma. do not use 10w30. the 15w40 is jaso ma/ma2
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07-04-2017, 06:11 PM	#13
BigRed Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 765	Thank you all for your input. __________________ VBA #02996 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad
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07-05-2017, 06:02 PM	#15
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Don't over think it. I have seen 100K+ on a 1500 running mainly automotive grade(?) oils. __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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