Shell Rotella T

dogdoc · 09-30-2007, 02:29 PM

I'm having a hard time finding the FULL synthetic oil in wally world. I also see where Shell is going to a 5W-40 instead of the 15W-40 as all were talking about earlier. I found the white gallon but thats not synthetic. Will the users change over to the 5W-40 when the older version is gone. I'm getting my info off the shell.com website. OR might go with Mobil 1 which is easy to find.

beezer · 09-30-2007, 04:00 PM

Doc, the syn was always 5w40 and the dino 15w40. I used both in my last bike and put the 15w40 dino in for my first change on the Nomad. The 15w40 is hard to beat for $8-9/gal. That and a $2.44 Supertech filter gives you a whopping total of around $12 for an oil change that's hard to beat.

dogdoc · 09-30-2007, 05:19 PM

Thx for the clarification beez, I still cant find the syn in wal-mart in Austin.

beezer · 09-30-2007, 05:29 PM

Mobil 1 is a great choice but pricey. That and Amzoil are the best for holding their viscocity. You can mix 2 quarts Mobil1 10w40 and 2 quarts 20w50 and end up with 15w45 which you could probably use year round.

09-30-2007, 07:09 PM

I just had Rotella T 5w40 put in the bike with a Supertech filter today. It seems to shift smoother than with the Pennzoil I was using in it. Rotella is expensive compared to it. $15.24 a gallon.

dogdoc · 10-01-2007, 08:23 AM

Watch that pennzoil kawagal, wife had a Buick which that was all she used in that car and I popped the valve covers one day and found sludge 1 inch thick. UGKKK

blowndodge · 10-01-2007, 09:56 AM

Is is me or does Doc and Trip look like Kinfolk???

socwkbiker · 10-01-2007, 10:31 AM

You're right BD, they do look a little too similar. Clones perhaps?

beezer · 10-01-2007, 10:31 AM

they're brothers from different mothers BD

Todd · 10-01-2007, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Is is me or does Doc and Trip look like Kinfolk???

You're Right!!!

dogdoc · 10-01-2007, 01:28 PM

Trip left me in charge while he's playing. yea I see the same.

blowndodge · 10-01-2007, 02:05 PM

I sort of see the "Goober and Gomer" likeness but I don't want to start any trouble roun' hayr...

spork · 10-01-2007, 06:39 PM

I run the Shell Blue jug Full Synthetic and I am very pleased with the results.

My WalMart puts it in a different spot. They have an end cap with this oil on it and the dino version is in with the other oils.

Don't know if that helps but you should be able to find it.

Shifts WAY better and runs cooler as well.

Cheers!

dogdoc · 10-01-2007, 09:01 PM

thx Spork for the info, least some of us are professional acting, :-))))))))))))

10-01-2007, 09:20 PM

Hey Doc, thanks for the Pennzoil warning. A friend of mine had a 99 Nomad and that's what he ran in his. He said synthetic made his slip. That was the reason I went with Pennzoil. The Rotella T so far has been real smooooooooth. I haven't ridden many miles on it yet though. I'll found out in the mountains starting Wednesday.

I see the resemblence to Trip as well. I wondered if others did. Now I know.

09-30-2007, 02:29 PM	#1
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Shell Rotella T I'm having a hard time finding the FULL synthetic oil in wally world. I also see where Shell is going to a 5W-40 instead of the 15W-40 as all were talking about earlier. I found the white gallon but thats not synthetic. Will the users change over to the 5W-40 when the older version is gone. I'm getting my info off the shell.com website. OR might go with Mobil 1 which is easy to find. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-30-2007, 04:00 PM	#2
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	Shell Rotella T Doc, the syn was always 5w40 and the dino 15w40. I used both in my last bike and put the 15w40 dino in for my first change on the Nomad. The 15w40 is hard to beat for $8-9/gal. That and a $2.44 Supertech filter gives you a whopping total of around $12 for an oil change that's hard to beat. __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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09-30-2007, 05:19 PM	#3
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Shell Rotella T Thx for the clarification beez, I still cant find the syn in wal-mart in Austin.
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09-30-2007, 05:29 PM	#4
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	Shell Rotella T Mobil 1 is a great choice but pricey. That and Amzoil are the best for holding their viscocity. You can mix 2 quarts Mobil1 10w40 and 2 quarts 20w50 and end up with 15w45 which you could probably use year round. __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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09-30-2007, 07:09 PM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	Shell Rotella T I just had Rotella T 5w40 put in the bike with a Supertech filter today. It seems to shift smoother than with the Pennzoil I was using in it. Rotella is expensive compared to it. $15.24 a gallon. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-01-2007, 08:23 AM	#6
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Shell Rotella T Watch that pennzoil kawagal, wife had a Buick which that was all she used in that car and I popped the valve covers one day and found sludge 1 inch thick. UGKKK
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10-01-2007, 09:56 AM	#7
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Shell Rotella T Is is me or does Doc and Trip look like Kinfolk??? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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10-01-2007, 10:31 AM	#8
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Shell Rotella T You're right BD, they do look a little too similar. Clones perhaps? __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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10-01-2007, 10:31 AM	#9
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	Shell Rotella T they're brothers from different mothers BD __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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10-01-2007, 01:28 PM	#11
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Shell Rotella T Trip left me in charge while he's playing. yea I see the same.
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10-01-2007, 02:05 PM	#12
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Shell Rotella T I sort of see the "Goober and Gomer" likeness but I don't want to start any trouble roun' hayr... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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10-01-2007, 06:39 PM	#13
spork Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Deer Park, Texas Posts: 106	Shell Rotella T I run the Shell Blue jug Full Synthetic and I am very pleased with the results. My WalMart puts it in a different spot. They have an end cap with this oil on it and the dino version is in with the other oils. Don't know if that helps but you should be able to find it. Shifts WAY better and runs cooler as well. Cheers!
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10-01-2007, 09:01 PM	#14
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Shell Rotella T thx Spork for the info, least some of us are professional acting, :-))))))))))))
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10-01-2007, 09:20 PM	#15
Guest Posts: n/a	Shell Rotella T Hey Doc, thanks for the Pennzoil warning. A friend of mine had a 99 Nomad and that's what he ran in his. He said synthetic made his slip. That was the reason I went with Pennzoil. The Rotella T so far has been real smooooooooth. I haven't ridden many miles on it yet though. I'll found out in the mountains starting Wednesday. I see the resemblence to Trip as well. I wondered if others did. Now I know.
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