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Old Dec 11, 2016 | 10:01 AM
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Default Rotella t6 changed formulas

Just wanted to give rotella users a heads up that the T6 formula changed. Looks like less zinc, boron, and moly from the reports I found. I'm no oil expert at all. Anyone see this? With the new formula should I be running it still ?




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Old Dec 11, 2016 | 06:44 PM
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they changed the formula about 20 years ago....
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Old Dec 11, 2016 | 06:49 PM
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You have to watch out for new diesel oil. There is a new spec out for these stupid emissions diesels (thanks government), that is re-formulated and I'm not surprised if they took stuff out. They had to meet new emissions requirements. Ford actually voids your warranty if you use it, they came out with their own formulation.

I did find this interesting video on the subject. I'm sure there is more info out there.

Why are you running 5w40 t6 rotella in your Subaru???
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Old Dec 11, 2016 | 06:53 PM
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people think that **** is magic.

gimme a true group 4 base synthetic every time.
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Old Dec 11, 2016 | 08:14 PM
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They changed that in the early 2000s lol.
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Old Dec 11, 2016 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by truckdoug
people think that **** is magic.

gimme a true group 4 base synthetic every time.
**** has a cult following for some reason....damn internet
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Old Dec 11, 2016 | 09:30 PM
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I run just standard rottella t 15-40 just because it like $13 a gallon.
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Old Dec 11, 2016 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MY_2K_Z
I run just standard rottella t 15-40 just because it like $13 a gallon.
and numerous people including me have used it with great success on high hp boosted motors
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Old Dec 11, 2016 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Hardcoresoldier
**** has a cult following for some reason....damn internet
Probably because it had high zinc content for YEARS, was dirt cheap, and all of the vendors like COMP recommended it for all their high up street cars.
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running T6 40w in my 900 wheel LS2 bottom end. It's pretty alright.
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