2017 3.5 EB Oil Preference

From a Q&A hosted online by Shell:

The Shell Rotella Gas Truck product is recommended for use in gasoline pickup trucks and SUVs that face even the most extreme conditions including heavy hauling, towing, extreme temperatures and off-road because of its unsurpassed protection. We know that gas truck owners want a motor oil that delivers on key benefits including protection for extremes their engines face. Shell Rotella Gas Truck is all about hard work, and we know that many gasoline-powered pickup and SUV drivers, particularly those with 4x4 vehicles, use their trucks for hard-working purposes. The product is also suitable for gasoline pickup trucks or SUVs that do not face these types of conditions as well. The SAE 5W-20 and SAE 5W-30 viscosity grades are recommended for use in all vehicles under all driving conditions. And the SAE 0W-20 is recommended for all vehicles that allow the use of an SAE 0W-20.

It doesn't state that anywhere on the Shell website. It states just the opposite - that it's formulated for gas engines.

https://rotella.shell.com/en_us/products/gas-truck-synthetic-engine-oil.html#read

John Kohler said:

It doesn't state that anywhere on the Shell website. It states just the opposite - that it's formulated for gas engines.

https://rotella.shell.com/en_us/products/gas-truck-synthetic-engine-oil.html#read

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No, he's talking about the posts from some people on the internet like him who think they know everything and spread false information.

John Kohler said:

It doesn't state that anywhere on the Shell website. It states just the opposite - that it's formulated for gas engines.

https://rotella.shell.com/en_us/products/gas-truck-synthetic-engine-oil.html#read

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Stop...you are actually using Data and facts...not threads from 2 years ago, and google searches.

Like I explained before the T5(Blend) is the same formulation it was several years ago...how do I know this you ask? It's MSDS hasn't changed. If it formulation had changed the MSDS would have had to have been redone. Yet a few years ago it had SN rating, now it doesn't. Why? Because they don't care about getting it certified anymore because they are selling a Gas Specific oil and marketing that, reference the above link from John.

And guess what? THE HORSE IS STILL DEAD!!!

Machete said:

07nubie is a 16 year old trolling this forum w his ignorance.

Let’s move on from this moron. He can use WD40 on his next oil change.

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He is actually 60 years older than that.

You can use WD40 successfully at least in the short run rather impressively. Until you abuse it that is!

LokiWolf said:

Stop...you are actually using Data and facts...not threads from 2 years ago, and google searches.

Here is another example: https://rotella.shell.com/en_us/pro...-vehicle-5w-30-full-synthetic-heavy-duty.html

Strong Performance in Both Diesel and Gasoline Engines.
Shell Rotella® T6 Multi-Vehicle 5W-30 full synthetic heavy duty engine oil is formulated to perform well in gasoline engines, without sacrificing protection in diesels. Blended with lower levels of phosphorous compared to most diesel engine oils, Shell Rotella® T6 Multi-Vehicle 5W-30 is able to meet both API CK-4 and SN performance standards.
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Like I explained before the T5(Blend) is the same formulation it was several years ago...how do I know this you ask? It's MSDS hasn't changed. If it formulation had changed the MSDS would have had to have been redone. Yet a few years ago it had SN rating, now it doesn't. Why? Because they don't care about getting it certified anymore because they are selling a Gas Specific oil and marketing that, reference the above link from John.

And guess what? THE HORSE IS STILL DEAD!!!

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Sometimes it doesn't matter if the horse is dead. If you got the stick and the time...

07navi said:

So it looks like a mystery since lots of info on the net says not to use it but the people that sell it say go ahead and use it on gas engines. So since it costs more and mystery surrounds it I will never take a chance on it...…….and what for anyway?

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Maybe you're taking this the wrong way. We're not trying to convince you that you should put diesel oil in your gasoline engine. We're just saying that it offers quite adequate protection. You can choose to do what you wish and others can do the same. But we don't like you telling other people that they're doing something wrong or Dangerous by putting a diesel spec oil in a gasoline engine. It's simply not the case. We're not trying to get event you to use diesel oil and you shouldn't be trying to convince other people not to use diesel oil. The title of this thread is preference. Everyone has their own preference .

TobyU said:

Sometimes it doesn't matter if the horse is dead. If you got the stick and the time...

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Truth!


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07navi said:

You can't call people names in here.

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Sure I can. You, you, you Person you!
Don't make me mad, or I'll call you a lousy huuman.

07navi said:

You can't call people names in here.

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I can’t? Or shan’t?