Rotella's new formula oils.

Re: Rotella's new formula oils.

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:24:23 GMT

I use Rotella in my T and other bikes, but have continued the use of Amsoil in my Wing the same as the original owner. I don't know how this oil would perform in the T, but in my Wing I barely can tell the difference in turn overs, whether it be 40F or 90F. Could be that the Wing has a much stronger starter or battery to turn all those cylinders over with, but the cold does not seem to faze it much.

When my tractor or my bike has been sitting cold for several days, I've...

Re: Rotella's new formula oils.

feeds@yuku.com (HaChayalBoded) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:30:25 GMT

too bad they don't make a 5w30, been using 15w40 Rotella for ages in all my bikes, never a problem. Tried Mobil one, I did NOT like the results, yes the bike "felt" stronger, but fuel mileage decreased dramatically, I rather give up the "feel" of a few extra hp for an extra 5mpg

Re: Rotella's new formula oils.

feeds@yuku.com (burninfilm) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:06:45 GMT

Thanks for the info. My bike likes their new formulation just fine. I was using Castrol 20w50 during the hot summer, but have switched to the 15w40 for the winter and may just use it year around..BTW, I am getting a little better fuel economy with the 15w40 Rotella.....Bob <><

Re: Rotella's new formula oils.

feeds@yuku.com (Skip MMShadowT) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:22:53 GMT

Thanks Stan. I've been a Rotella 5w40 user for about 3 years in my T.

Re: Rotella's new formula oils.

feeds@yuku.com (Fredrider) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:09:46 GMT

Thanks for the update Stan. I like the Shell Rotella oils and am glad they are still viable for motorcycles.

Rotella's new formula oils.

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:54:39 GMT

I copied this from another forum for Gold Wings.

Shell decided to test their new CJ4 formulations due to the high volume of questions received from bike owners. The old formulations didn't pass due to higher than allowable ash content. But restrictions on ash and sulfur content for 2007 and later on-road diesels caused them to change the formulation. The new 15W40 does pass JASO MA, and the new 5W40 synthetic which will be introduced in a month or so also...