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Rotella t6

Aufgeblassen47 said:
Nothing. It is probably equally as good. I will use it. It is a little cheaper, and more readily available at Walmart.

I will take it to 10,000 miles, as synthetic oil can be used for at least twice the miles as dino oil.
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Correction!: I meant I will use Chevron Delo full synthetic. Equivalent to Rotella T6, but considerably cheaper.

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Aufgeblassen47 said:
Correction!: I meant I will use Chevron Delo full synthetic. Equivalent to Rotella T6, but considerably cheaper.

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Not equivalent!

My manual says JASO MA2. The Delo® 400 XSP SAE 5W-40 application chart says JASO DH-2.

MA2 is for motorcycle, 4 cycle, wet clutch applications. From JASO web site: JASO T 903 is classified into four grade types, MA, MA1, MA2, and MB, according to the test result based on the above-mentioned JASO clutch system friction test.”

The DH-2 is for heavy duty diesel trucks and busses. From JASO web site: “the DH-2 and DH-2F classification has been specified for heavy duty uses on trucks/buses.”

So what is obvious to me is that the Delo above is not rated for motorcycles and its use in my Syder could quite possibly void the warranty.

T6 is rate JASO MA2.

Regards,

Don
 
McRuss said:
I've been using T6 in all my motorcycles (and cars) for years. I usually change oil anywhere from 4000 to 8000, depending on the vehicle as much as anything. I just purchased a 2.5 gal jug of T6 at Tractor Supply for $59 including tax, or about $24 a gal. WalMart is about the same price. And I just changed the oil in my FJR after 8000 miles, will change it again when I get back from AK in June. It used to be said (by the unknowing masses) that full synth was too slick and wasn't good for wet clutches. Not so. But, YMMV. Use whatever oil you are comfortable with, just don't be afraid to use diesel oil.
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If you didn't get the REBATE form with your purchase ….. another member here posted a LINK to the current Rotella Rebate which is considerable ….. do a search above ….. to find it ….. Mike :ohyea:
 
dondje said:
Not equivalent!

My manual says JASO MA2. The Delo® 400 XSP SAE 5W-40 application chart says JASO DH-2.

MA2 is for motorcycle, 4 cycle, wet clutch applications. From JASO web site: JASO T 903 is classified into four grade types, MA, MA1, MA2, and MB, according to the test result based on the above-mentioned JASO clutch system friction test.”

The DH-2 is for heavy duty diesel trucks and busses. From JASO web site: “the DH-2 and DH-2F classification has been specified for heavy duty uses on trucks/buses.”

So what is obvious to me is that the Delo above is not rated for motorcycles and its use in my Syder could quite possibly void the warranty.

T6 is rate JASO MA2.

Regards,

Don
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I don't see JASO MA2 referenced in the manual I downloaded from BRP.
 
dondje said:
Not equivalent!

My manual says JASO MA2. The Delo® 400 XSP SAE 5W-40 application chart says JASO DH-2.

MA2 is for motorcycle, 4 cycle, wet clutch applications. From JASO web site: JASO T 903 is classified into four grade types, MA, MA1, MA2, and MB, according to the test result based on the above-mentioned JASO clutch system friction test.”

The DH-2 is for heavy duty diesel trucks and busses. From JASO web site: “the DH-2 and DH-2F classification has been specified for heavy duty uses on trucks/buses.”

So what is obvious to me is that the Delo above is not rated for motorcycles and its use in my Syder could quite possibly void the warranty.

T6 is rate JASO MA2.

Regards,

Don
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The Ryker has a centrifugal clutch, rather than a motorcycle style "wet clutch", so MA2 is not needed.
 
Sweet! Saved another $17.50 on the 2.5 gallon jug. I didn't mention but I also had a $20 gift card applied towards the purchase, made my 2.5 gal of T6 cost $8.81 per gallon!
 
I got a six pack of Valvoline 5w40 MST Synthetic used in high end sport cars and some diesel engines at Walmart for $42 and filters from BajaRon. Used the Valvoline in my 900cc Spark engine 2 Years and it ran Great. NO need for JASO ratings so it does no good performance wise?
 
r1100rider said:
the newest version that meets the new spec,s for emissions in diesels isn!t wet clutch compatible anymore
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Not true. Reach out to Shell and they will send you the latest spec sheet and verify current formulation is still JASO MA2 rated. I have posted the spec sheet here on SL but you can verify for your self.

Its shown about 3/4 down the page under OEM specifications:

https://rotella.shell.com/en_us/products/full-synthetic-and-blend-oil/t6-full-synthetic.html
 
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