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Shell Rotella® T6 5W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Oil

Shell Rotella® T6 5W-40 is a multigrade synthetic diesel oil that has a thinner viscosity for cold weather flow and startup. Formula helps to keep engines cleaner preventing corrosion and wear, resisting breakdown by heat to provide continuous protection throughout the service interval.

  • Enhanced fuel economy capability of 1.5%* that can save money in fuel consumption, without compromising engine protection or durability. *Compared to 15W-40 oils.
  • Significantly increased level of protection against harmful engine wear when compared to previous generation API CJ-4 synthetic engine oils.
  • Resists viscosity loss and will maintain optimal pressure in your heavy duty diesel engine.
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Rotella T6 Full Synthetic

Improved Fuel Economy

Advanced low-ash formulation helps control blocking of or poisoning of exhaust after-treatment devices, helping maintain vehicle emission compliance and diesel engine fuel efficiency.

Deposit Control

The advanced multi-functional dispersant additives in combination with synthetic base oils provide an enhanced level of protection against the effects of soot, dirt and other contaminants in heavy duty diesel engines.

Extreme Temperature Protection

High viscosity index that can handle the extreme impact of cold winters 

Improved Cold Start Performance

Thinner viscosity helps to prevent the wear that comes from starting cold engines.

 

Learn more about Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Oil:

OEM Specifications and Approvals: See additional specifications for  Shell Rotella® T6 5W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Oil:

API: CK-4, CJ-4, CI-4 PLUS, CI-4, CH-4 ACEA E9; JASO DH-2; Cummins CES 20086; Volvo VDS-4.5; Detroit Fluid Specification (DFS) 93K222, Caterpillar ECF-2/ECF-3, MAN M3575, JASO MA/MA2, Allison TES 439, MB-Approval 228.31

Download the Shell Rotella® T6 Full Synthetic Heavy Duty Engine Oil brochure (PDF)

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