Shell Lubricants has introduced Shell ROTELLA T6 Multi-Vehicle 5W-30 full synthetic, which meets the API CK-4 specification for diesel engines and the API SN specification for gasoline engines. The versatile multi-vehicle oil provides a fuel economy benefit and is ideal for use in pickup trucks and vans, as well as class 6-8 heavy duty trucks.
“With Shell ROTELLA T6 Multi-Vehicle 5W-30, it is now possible for hard working fleets or businesses that run diesel and gasoline powered engines to carry a single oil that offers numerous benefits,” said Megan Pino, Shell ROTELLA global brand manager. “The full synthetic oil has been engineered to provide protection under the most severe engine conditions for both diesel and gasoline engines.”
Shell ROTELLA T6 Multi-Vehicle 5W-30 has been extensively tested in standard industry engine tests and provides excellent performance across API CK-4 and OEM tests. It provides outstanding wear, oxidation and deposit control for diesel engines. Shell ROTELLA T6 Multi-Vehicle 5W-30 also exceeds the requirements of the API SN performance category and can be used in gasoline engines recommending a 5W-30 viscosity grade.
Triple Protection Plus
Shell ROTELLA T6 Multi-Vehicle 5W-30 engine oil contains Triple Protection Plus technology which is the unique combination of advanced additive technology and synthetic base oils. Triple Protection Plus represents protection against wear, deposits, oil breakdown plus better fuel economy performance. This unique combination helps to deliver excellent equipment protection, long engine life and maintain viscosity control under high temperatures.
Improved oil breakdown resistance for long oil life
Shell ROTELLA T6 Multi-Vehicle 5W-30 demonstrated strong oxidation resistance in the new Volvo T-13 oxidation test, controlling harmful acid build up, preventing oil thickening and easily exceeding the API CK-4 limits for oxidation.
Confidence in cold weather
Shell ROTELLA T6 Multi-Vehicle 5W-30 Full Synthetic excels at low temperature oil flow when compared to Shell Rotella T4 Triple Protection 15W-40. Tests prove that Shell ROTELLA T6 Multi-Vehicle 5W-30 Full Synthetic oil has better cold cranking properties and low temperature pumpability at -30˚C and -35˚C respectively.
Specifications and Approvals
Shell ROTELLA T6 Multi-Vehicle 5W-30 meets a number of diesel and gas engine specifications including
API CK-4, API SN, ACEA E6, MB-Approval 228.51, JASO DH-2, Cummins CES 20086, Volvo VDS-4.5, Detroit Fluid Specification (DFS) 93K222, Mack EOS-4.5, and Caterpillar ECF-2/ECF-3.
For more information: Rotella.com.
