Rotella oil 15W-40 T4 test against 5W-40 T6

China Rider 27 · 02-07-2021, 11:48 AM

Saw this test of Shell Rotella thought others might appreciate it. This guy does some good testing!

Megadan · 02-07-2021, 12:25 PM

I watched that a while back. I think he should have compared like for like when it came to viscosities.

China Rider 27 · 02-07-2021, 01:37 PM

That would be a better comparison. He has another test in his series "will annual oil change damage your vehicle" where he tests Rotella against Delco diesel.

Biker_Andy · 02-08-2021, 09:08 PM

Just curious, how much do you guys pay for Rotella?

Last time I was at Walmart it was cheaper to buy 4 single quarts of Castrol motorcycle oil then a gallon of Rotella T4. Walmart is literally the only place that sells motorcycle oil other than dealerships here in Canada.

Megadan · 02-08-2021, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Biker_Andy

Just curious, how much do you guys pay for Rotella?

Last time I was at Walmart it was cheaper to buy 4 single quarts of Castrol motorcycle oil then a gallon of Rotella T4. Walmart is literally the only place that sells motorcycle oil other than dealerships here in Canada.

T4 gallon is about 11 bucks at walmart here, plus sales tax. The cheapest 4t motorcycle oil I can find works out to about the same price per quart, or maybe a hair more.

Wild Dog · 02-08-2021, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by China Rider 27

Saw this test of Shell Rotella thought others might appreciate it. This guy does some good testing!

I love those videos and the same time i think to myself. "I'm such a nerd, watching oil racing each other."

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Originally Posted by Biker_Andy

Just curious, how much do you guys pay for Rotella?

Last time I was at Walmart it was cheaper to buy 4 single quarts of Castrol motorcycle oil then a gallon of Rotella T4. Walmart is literally the only place that sells motorcycle oil other than dealerships here in Canada.

8,5 USD per liter. 1 galon is about 3,76 liters. I could get them cheaper, but i buy mostly at gas stations.

wheelbender6 · 02-08-2021, 10:41 PM

Scooter riders like to use Rotella oil 15W-40 because its good for the wet clutch. (better than 10w-40)

RedCrowRides · 02-08-2021, 10:50 PM

I run the Rotella T4 15w - 40 because im here in FLA and it is hot, hot, HOT.

China Rider 27 · 02-08-2021, 10:52 PM

That was the first time I saw an oil racing video. I'm hooked now. I always had some doubt about synthetic oil causing seal leaks but that video cleared it up for me. 45 year old tractor with no seal leaks? Get outa here! Dam good seals!

Mudflap · 02-09-2021, 08:24 AM

I've probably watched all his videos, even the ones where he makes a cylinder head out of JB Weld or wood. Lots of useful info and thorough testing.

Zapkin · 04-22-2023, 06:10 PM

this is neat. and informative. oil racing

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Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,110	I watched that a while back. I think he should have compared like for like when it came to viscosities. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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Biker_Andy Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 347	Just curious, how much do you guys pay for Rotella? Last time I was at Walmart it was cheaper to buy 4 single quarts of Castrol motorcycle oil then a gallon of Rotella T4. Walmart is literally the only place that sells motorcycle oil other than dealerships here in Canada. __________________ Electrician & Electronics Tech 2014 Honda CB500XA 2016 CSC TT250 1976 Honda CJ360T 2022 Honda Navi
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02-08-2021, 10:41 PM	#7
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RedCrowRides Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 759	I run the Rotella T4 15w - 40 because im here in FLA and it is hot, hot, HOT. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT 2004 Sportster 2018 VADER 2020 Orion RXB250L
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02-07-2021, 01:37 PM	#3
China Rider 27 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: PNW Posts: 984	That would be a better comparison. He has another test in his series "will annual oil change damage your vehicle" where he tests Rotella against Delco diesel.
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02-08-2021, 10:52 PM	#9
China Rider 27 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: PNW Posts: 984	That was the first time I saw an oil racing video. I'm hooked now. I always had some doubt about synthetic oil causing seal leaks but that video cleared it up for me. 45 year old tractor with no seal leaks? Get outa here! Dam good seals!
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02-09-2021, 08:24 AM	#10
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,929	I've probably watched all his videos, even the ones where he makes a cylinder head out of JB Weld or wood. Lots of useful info and thorough testing.
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04-22-2023, 06:10 PM	#11
Zapkin Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Ohio Valley Posts: 745	this is neat. and informative. oil racing __________________ 2022 Hawk 250
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