[Healeys] Shell RotellaT Oil

Michael Oritt michael.oritt at gmail.com
Thu Jun 28 18:11:40 MDT 2012


Shell decreased the ZDDP content in Rotella in the last year or so.  I'm
not saying it is not okay for our engines--I'm simply advising that Rotella
is not what it was a few years ago when it was the oil of choice
particularly for break-in purposes.

Best--Michael Oritt

On Thu, Jun 28, 2012 at 5:58 PM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:

> For clasic car spec the Rotella 15W40 is not sufficient, it should at
> least be 50.
> The ZDDP problem is barely if at all a European issue.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
>
> Op 28-6-2012 21:20, Rich Holman schreef:
>
>  I have been using Shell Rotella T for some time, and have had good luck
>> with it.   Here is Shellsresponse  to the ZDDP question.     Just FYI
>>
>> Rotella T Triple Protection 15W-40 has 1200 parts per million of zinc
>> anti-wear. This is 50% more than current passenger car motor oils.
>> Thank you for your interest in Shell products.
>>
>>
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