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Heavy Duty Engine Oil (HDEO) Frequently Asked Questions

Your official resource for frequently asked questions related to Heavy Duty Engine Oil (HDEO) and other diesel oil questions that are answered by the experts within our Shell technical team.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 Shell Rotella® T6 demonstrates better low temperature flow in SAE J300 requirements including MRV (ASTM D4684) and CCS (ASTM D5293) compared to conventional 15W-40

2 Shell Rotella® ELC Nitrite Free may be used up to 1,200,000 miles or 24,000 hours of operation in Class 8 trucks reducing maintenance costs and downtime compared to conventional, fully formulated AFCs. Requires full use of Shell Rotella® ELC Nitrite-Free 50/50 Coolant + Antifreeze in the system and proper maintenance. Proper maintenance as detailed at shell.us/coolants. Follow OEM recommendations for specified maintenance. Passenger car maintenance and other commercial application requirements vary.

3 Compared to CK-4 minimum levels

4 Compared to SAE 15W-40 heavy duty engine oils.

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