Rotella t6 ktm. I've been very happy using T4 15w40 in my...
Rotella t6 ktm. I've been very happy using T4 15w40 in my Nighthawk 750 (air Just what we need before the riding season starts, A New Oil Thread! After many years of Maxima Synthetic Oil purchases I have been convinced by my good friend Sylvain that I should consider Shell Rotella T-6 Synthetic. Personally I go with 15W-50 or 10W-50 synthetic. Clutch replacement or Rotella T? Both? The reason I ask about the Rotella is because I’ve read forum posts dating back to about 2018 that mentions a change in formula for the Rotellas and people are citing their clutch problems as a result of using it. Yeah you will be safe, but Rotella is not anything special, despite the amount of people that chatter about it in forums. JASO MA is a convenient way to gauge if an oil will work in a wet clutch, but Rotella has been used in bikes far longer than the JASO MA standard has existed. May 3, 2021 · I use Rotella in everything I own, but I also change oil at proper intervals. Theoretically if it had the right sae grade and jaso cert, id think t6 is fine in these bikes. Jan 27, 2023 · It's not certified; it meets requirements of Jaso MA/ MA2. Thanks for your input. :| I ran Rotella in my 04 636 for thousands of miles without issue and I believe the current owner still is. Of course many R6 obsessives prefer synthetic oils like Motul 7100 or even the race-spec Motul 300V, Mobil 1 Synthetic, or Shell Rotella T6, a forum favorite (yes it’s “diesel” oil, but it’s JASO MA rated!) So, my question is: What is the best oil for the 2020 Yamaha R6? I stick with Maxima full syn. Using Rotella 15W40 on the Rekluse side, T6 on the other side (Honda CRF450R). But the difference in weight concerns me. Semi-synthetic oil barely has any synthetic base stock, so the advantages of semi-synthetic are negligible. Hey everybody I'm searched online for what gearbox oil to use for my 98 yz250 2t and rotella t4 15w40 seems to be a popular choice but the only one I see says it's for diesel engines. Ive been hearing a lot of guys run rotella in there gear box. I can't think of any reason not to use it in the 1190. Not that it matters, Amsoil doesn't certify and their stuff works great. which one? thanks in advance I use the Rotella T 15-40. The additives in the oil, which is meant for diesel engines, breaks down the coatings that KTM puts on their cylinder walls and pistons. Thats what I run in my 530, no problems. I do a lot of oil changes so I usually buy oil by the case 12x1L , Maxima There are several different Rotella OIls by Shell. I run Rotella syn in my truck, car, generator, etc, I‘d love it to work in the bikes too, but it just doesn’t. Rotella is formulated for heavy equipment engines, so it has more of the additives that our motorcycles need, along with the higher viscosity. 59K subscribers Subscribe I have seen a TON of mixed opnions about Shell Rotella Oil and want to know the truth. Thanks I'm sure your use of 10W40 motor oil didn't hurt anything but, I would swap it out with Rotella T6 with you next opportunity. I’ve only used Rotella T6 in my bike. I ran Rotella in my 7. With out spending five or more dollars a quart, what is a recommended replacement for a 4T (rfs) motor with a z start pro? Rotella has dried up around here, even online is out of stock. Check to make sure it actually recommends a xW-50 oil. T6 is still a mineral oil, like many "synthetics" on the market, and will shear down just the same. Hi all, I ride a 2019 KTM 390 on the track. I'm sure this gets asked a lot, but is T6 15W-40 is good to go for transmission oil on a KTM250xc? (I've only used KTM 15-50 before, looking to change it before riding tomorrow. The recluse people state that to use t4 rotella in their clutches bill at ht got the tech specs from shell and convinced ktm racing switch to Rotella Anyone using this oil in their RC8? I've been using regular Rotella T 15w40 in all of my other bikes for years with no adverse effects. I have much better luck with Maxima or Amsoil. KTM 300 XCW dirt bike, Kawasaki KLR110 dirt bike, Suzuki King Quad four wheeler, Yamaha Grizzly 90 four wheeler, John Deere commercial I bought a used 2023 300xc with 9 hours in it, the seller gave me rotella t6 15w-40 to put in the motor and motorex 2t for the fuel. I've used Rotella T6 in everything from my Ducatis, BMWs, KTMs, Huskys, etc. Then I'm getting called back that their trucks run better and get better mileage. If you do that, I assure you it's THE best bang for the buck and performs perfectly. Rotella T, T4 has the spec, but not the weight or synth. I always find that Rotella gets notching shifting really quickly. Apparently the synthetic T6 was only available in 5w40 for many years, so if you wanted a Rotella 15w40, you were looking at the T4 "Dino" oil. $15 a gallon is just a bonus. Is Rotella T4 or T6, a synthetic oil, and do they have 10 weight 50, and where can you purchase it? Thanks for the info in advance I'm using more T4 15w these days (boat (spec'd for 25W-40), jetskis, KTM 350) although I have a load of T6 on hand. It works great. Gets pricey with maxima and i could do 5 oil changes with rotella for a portion of the cost. I don't think bike motors run as hot and have the shearing that my diesel had. I figure this question will bring out the pitch forks but thought I'd ask anyway. I still use nothing but yamalube 20W-50 in the DRZ, warm every engine well before taking the spurs to it. I’m just curious if teams are still using shell rotella in their race bikes. This rumor comes up a lot. Jan 22, 2023 · It appears that Rotella has not changed, but the JASO MA standard has. I buy Shell Rotella T6 (synthetic) or T4 (dino oil if it isn't broken in yet). I learned this trend from motorcycle forums, as it has gotten popular to run Rotella in bikes. I'm switching to Rotella T6 oil. KTM manual says run 15w-50, local parts store only has 15w-40 for Rotella T6. I have ran the Rotella T non synthetic in many motorcycles and it is cheap and readily available. I've been running T6 a bulk fleet oil for multiple applications. T4 is a better choice. Is this ok to run? I use Rotella T and T6 in my XRs and it provides good clutch action and good shifting. Anyone else linking these issues together? I just noticed that the new Rotella T6 jugs no longer say anything about meeting JASO MA2 specs. Don't remember about T5 but it doesn't have the weight. The entire service department says it is terrible stuff to run because it is HD, which stands for High Detergent. Aug 26, 2022 · Rotella T6 (full synthetic) is 5W40. A lot of guys used Thread title says it all. Consistently T4 broke down 2x as fast as T6 within same miles and driving conditions. Here's the label from a jug of Rotella T6; I use Rotella T (might be called T4 now?) or T6 in just about everything I've ridden. I was getting T6 15w 40 a case of 3 gal for $58 to the door from Walmart. I've used it in several different bikes, including my '08 300XC. The 15W vs 5W doesn't concern me since it is related to the lowest temperature where the oil will flow - doesn't mean it is thinner (or too thin for hot conditions). Dec 17, 2021 · I'm a dealer and I have been getting blown up by guys looking for a diesel oil replacement for Rotella. I've never seen a bad oil analysis from a bike running Rotella, mine or anyone else's. The T6 5-40 wt Rotella full synthetic in the Blue one gallon container is JASO-MA approved for motorcycles and it works fine. I am extremely reluctant to shell out $75/gallon for the stuff that KTM recommends, so I was wondering what other oils others are using, and specifically if Oil My paperwork from Rekluse recommended Rotella T 15-40, which is what I have been running in my 2012 Yamaha WR 450f. What is everyone… JASO-MA JASO-MA2 Any oil with either of those two certifications will work in motorcycles with wet clutches. I'm starting this thread to compare the two flavors of Rotella 15w40 in motorcycles. (It does say Jaso Ma & Jaso Ma2, which means the oil is ok for wet clutches). Jul 25, 2019 · I ran Rotella in my 7. T6 doesn't have the spec. Look at Amsoil Dirt, Castrol RS, Motul for not expensive oils that meet it. I just had Bill Thomas at HTRacing refresh the engine for the first time!!. This is actually the oil that Rekluse recommends for their clutches, as I understand. Whichever matches the recommended viscosity more closely, and is non energy-conserving. what about Shell Rotella T 15W40? anyone run that? i run it in my 08 ktm 450 sxf and 06 kawasaki 636 no problems what so ever. It meets JASO Shell Rotella T6 or even the non synthetic are both fantastic motorcycle oils because of the heavy additive pack in the oils. ) Thanks everyone Can someone explain how a oil formulated for diesel engines works in a motorcycle designed for wet-clutch operation? I've always used Mobil 1 racing 4T, which is increasingly more expensive now. Been using Rotella "blue" 5W40 (now called T6) since 2002 in various bikes, no issues. 3l diesel and had the oil analyzed over 100,000 miles. Either type works but it is more of a weight issue then type. So all of you running Rotella 5-40 - are you using the full synthetic T6? theres rotella T6, rotella T5 10w-30, and rotella t 15w-40. Rekluse recommends Rotella for use with its clutches. Ok to run -40 instead of -50? I am in SoCal, but won't be riding in weather over 100F. It's reasonably priced at Walmart. They do make a 15w40 T6 but there is no difference between them in practice other than the additional cost. Installing a new clutch OEM KTM 500 EXC-F and an oil change Rotella T6 Halffast719 3. The only Rotella 5-40 I can find is the full synthetic Rotella T6. My KTM dealer absolutely shudders when I even mention the name Rotella. My Ducati's owner manual says 15W-50, but a Ducati Tech sheet showed that all Ducati's (liquid or oil-cooled) are specified to use Shell Advance Ultra 4 in 10W-40! I plan to run Rotella T6 5W-40 in my air cooled Ducati 696. On my Montesa 2T I switched from factory recommended Elf syn gear oil to Valvolene Dextron VI synthetic; wow great smooth clutch action. I've heard and read about Shell Rotella working in motorcycles? So i use maxima oils in my 01 cr250 and my sons 15 ktm 65. But personally I've never seen anything t6 with an op temp rating higher than 40. Or other gas engines? I've started running Rotella and Tractor Supply diesel oil in my 316, tiller, mowers, and they seem to love it. The spec from KTM is 10-50, full synth, JASO-MA. JW if it'd be ok to run in the raptor as well. I've used Rotella T6 5W/40 synthetic oil (JASO MA rated) in my '08 HTR 350 XCF-W for the last 8,125 miles and 400 hrs with zero problems. Can I Use Shell Rotella In My Motorcycle/Dirt Bike. Maybe ML can give a definitive answer? Question- Can I use Rotella T6 for my transmission fluid and my engine oil? I have a 2008 xcrw 530. $25-$35 for 5 quarts if I remember correctly. titwy, 72q53y, wdygx, irici, oxff5, bcac, ovvpb, vlncv, aifqn, qbwr,