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05-05-2009, 12:07 PM
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Web Wheeler
 
1986 CJ7
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Rotella T on sale
FYI
AZ has it for 11.49 Reg. 13.49
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05-05-2009, 12:11 PM
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Off Road Forever
1986 CJ7
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Off the Grid in Chester Grant, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Didn't someone just post that Rotella has now taken out the needed additive that the rest of the new oils took out a while back?
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05-05-2009, 12:38 PM
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Registered User
1982 CJ5
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Shells website indicates it is still API CI-4+, wouldn't that indicate that it still has the levels of zinc and such? New to the Rotella T, just started researching it on here last night, but was planning on switching over to it maybe this weekend.
http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?siteId=rotella-en&FC2=/rotella-en/html/iwgen/products/zzz_lhn.html&FC3=/rotella-en/html/iwgen/products/product_rotellamulti.html
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05-05-2009, 04:03 PM
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Delo 400 has a higher level of zinc than Rotella.
You shouldn't really need higher levels of zinc in an engine that is already broken in though. The only benefit I can see of using an oil rated for diesel engines is the detergent levels. That would only be beneficial on a high mileage engine with lots of varnish deposits and it would still take a long time to make any difference. |
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05-05-2009, 06:56 PM
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Registered User
1982 CJ5
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So my 258 has about 5000 miles on a rebuild, and a total of 127000 on the odometer. I really just want to run a better oil than whatever Jiffy lube is currently pumping into the engine, and several thread on here really touted the benefits of the diesel oil (yea mainly for its cleaning properties). So if I want to see another 100K out of my old girl, it is best to start in on something like Rotella T?
Guess I should mention that I am looking at no more than 3 oil changes a year, given how low the yearly mileage is that I drive.
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__________________ - 1982 CJ5 - AMC 258 TeamRushed, MC2100, T-176, Dana 300, Goodyear AT 31's, AMC AM Radio, SuperTop, Tuffy Stereo Console , Black Diamond AT Shocks , CJ Draw Bar, Herculiner The secret to a jeep, especially a cj, is you can't panic. - Mike |
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05-05-2009, 08:55 PM
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Running On Empty...
1973 CJ5
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THANKS! Love Shell Rotella T and it works GREAT for my old AMC engines!
I'll pick some up tomorow!
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05-05-2009, 09:46 PM
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Member
1983 CJ7
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2 thumbs up for the Rotella T, I've used it for years.
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05-06-2009, 12:07 AM
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Web Wheeler
1986 CJ7
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Quote:
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