Rotella T "New" T6 Formula

[twr1776]

I was going through the oil aisle at the local Wally World tonight and noticed the new designation on the Rotella synthetic. I have been running it in a couple bikes and been happy with it so far. Is this a good or bad thing? I checked the Shell website on it and they say it is energy conserving compared to thier 15-40 dino but I am wondering if they changed the formulation. Thoughts?

[bwringer]

Look closely on the back -- they added the "MA" designation, meaning it's officially suitable for motorcycles.

It's good stuff!

[twr1776]

I did not know they had a motorcycle designation for oil. Doh

[bellucci]

Synthetic runs cooler, correct? I am going to Wally's on Thursday for the good stuff. I am still looking for a cooler to keep the heat down... in the meantime... Rotella...
Curt

[smokienutz]

in order to run synthetic. i have been told u have to change clutches.. anyone know a way around this?

[Nessism]

in order to run synthetic. i have been told u have to change clutches.. anyone know a way around this?

Synthetic does not require a clutch change, it does not run cooler, and does not cause oil leaks. Also, you can mix synthetic with regular oil and switch back forth at your whim. Also again, it is not more slippery so it doesn't reduce friction in your engine except under extreme heat situations (as noted below).

The two good properties of synthetic oil are: 1) it holds up better to mileage and does not break down as fast, and 2) it holds up to high heat better, does not get so runny it flashes and evaporates off, so it protects your engine better in killer high heat situations (such as getting stuck in stop and go traffic on a hot day).

Lastly, since synthetic is not more slippery you can use it for break in of your new rings, although I don't recommend using expensive oil for after a rebuild - it's better to do a short run oil change to get wear particles and dust accumulation during the rebuild out of the engine. Fill up with synthetic after this first oil change.

[first timer]

well said.......

Synthetic does not require a clutch change, it does not run cooler, and does not cause oil leaks. Also, you can mix synthetic with regular oil and switch back forth at your whim. Also again, it is not more slippery so it doesn't reduce friction in your engine except under extreme heat situations (as noted below).

The two good properties of synthetic oil are: 1) it holds up better to mileage and does not break down as fast, and 2) it holds up to high heat better, does not get so runny it flashes and evaporates off, so it protects your engine better in killer high heat situations (such as getting stuck in stop and go traffic on a hot day).

Lastly, since synthetic is not more slippery you can use it for break in of your new rings, although I don't recommend using expensive oil for after a rebuild - it's better to do a short run oil change to get wear particles and dust accumulation during the rebuild out of the engine. Fill up with synthetic after this first oil change.

[bwringer]

Yep... I think you preemptively strangled all the urban legends about synthetic oil in one go, Nessism.

[bellucci]

Thanks for the info... cheap dino then to the synthetic.. now for some decent weather...

[Baatfam]

Thanks for the info... cheap dino then to the synthetic.. now for some decent weather...

What? Today's weather wasn't decent????