Which Rotella oil has the most zinc?
Shell Rotella
Most Shell Rotella engine oils, including T6 5W-40 Full Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil, contain approximately 1200 ppm of zinc which will benefit older and high-performance engines.
Is Rotella high zinc?
For classic car applications, the guys at Shell often recommend Rotella, and although it’s thought of as a diesel engine oil, its high-zinc formulation that’s made to fight scuffing on metal-to-metal contact is just what older engines need.
What oil has the highest ZDDP?
For those who want use regular oil (non-synthetic) without additives, Brad Penn ($5 qt), Shell Rotella T and Valvoline Racing oils have the highest Zinc/ZDDP content from some recent hot rod oil article I read at my local performance shop.
Is Rotella T4 high in zinc?
spoke to Rotella this week and they suggest to now use there Rotella t4 10w-30w diesel oil in the z cars because of the higher 1200 ppm zinc content,that is better to use with the overhead cams. it is because the new diesel engines do not need as much cleaning agents anymore with the new emission they carry.
Is Rotella t4 high in zinc?
Does Rotella 1540 have zinc in it?
The answer: “Shell Rotella T Multigrade Oil SAE 15W-40 with Triple Protection Technology, our API CJ-4/SM specification product, typically contains about 1200 ppm zinc and 1100 ppm phosphorous as manufactured.”
How much zinc is in Shell Rotella T4?
Can you have too much zinc in your oil?
Higher zinc levels in oil typically are for performance cars on the whole. The problem is that what’s great for your camshaft may not be so great for the combustion chamber of your engine.
What kind of diesel oil does Shell Rotella use?
Shell ROTELLA® T6 Full Synthetic Diesel Oil. Shell Rotella ® T6 Full Synthetic Diesel Oil provides excellent protection against harmful engine wear and sludge.
Is the Rotella CK4 formula still good?
The Rotella CK4 formula still looks good. I was under the (false) impression that they removed a lot of additives when they went to CK4 from CJ4. The Mobil 1 V Twin at 1750 ZDDP (and wet clutch compatible, according to them) looks like a winner.
What’s the best ZDDP oil for my car?
Rotella T4 is about $15/gallon. M1 Racing 4T is about $11.50/quart or $46/gallon. Why not run a dedicated Powersports oil if you’re seeking specific ZDDP? Redline would be a good choice, see below. Low NOACK at 9% over 2000 Zinc, 0w40. Specs below. Good responses. The Rotella CK4 formula still looks good.
What is the ZDDP of valvalvoline motorcycle oil?
Valvoline advised me that their motorcycle oils have 1120 ZDDP. I believe the last VOA I saw listed the levels around 1000-1100 for zinc and phosphorous. If you really need 1200+ then I think Brad Penn oils are pretty stout in that area.