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Straight Grade Heavy Duty Diesel Motor Oil

Diesel monograde oil from Rotella provides quality lubrication and consistent performance with well-proven performance additives to fight engine corrosion and wear.  Offered in four viscosities including SAE10, SAE30, SAE40 and SAE50.

  • Protective power through wear protection that promotes engine durability.
  • Suitable for a variety of diesel engines.
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t1 5qt

Low Ash Content

Low ash content helps maintain lubricant qualities while helping to keep intake ports clean.

Oxidation Resistance

Provides acid control to resist oxidation and help maximize the service life of a diesel engine.

Rust And Corrosion Protection

Oil additives help to prevent corrosion by reducing rust formation in critical engine parts.

Optimized Dispersant Content

Optimized dispersant content helps prevent engine sludge and varnish deposits.

 

Shell Rotella® T1 Straight Grade is offered in the following viscosities:

Application Benefits Of Rotella T1

Shell Rotella® T1 oils are suitable for use in many turbo- and non-turbocharged light/medium-duty diesel-powered trucks and transport operations, including city operations and long-distance service.

Shell Rotella® T1 can provide dependable lubrication for small-to-medium-agricultural equipment, such as tractors. Also suitable for many low/medium-powered stationary applictions such as diesel-powered water pumps, generators, etc.

Shell Rotella® T1 is suitable for use in mobile hydraulic and transmission systems, as well as for stop-start conditions in construction, mining, or quarry operations, protecting against bearing wear and deposit formation. Not recommended for high-speed engines.

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OEM Specifications & Approvals for Shell Rotella T1

SAE Viscosity Grade

  10W 30 40 50
API CF Yes Yes Yes Yes
API CF-2 - Yes Yes Yes
API CF; MIL-L-2104 B, C, D, E, F;
MIL-L-46 152E; Alison C-4, C-3;
CAT To-2; Vickers 35VQ25		 Yes N/A N/A N/A
API CF, CF-2; Mack EO- K/2, EO-K; Detroit Diesel Series 53, 71,92;
MIL-L-2104 B, C, D, E, F; MIL-L-46152E;
CID A-A-52306A; Allison C-4 C-3; CAT-TO- 2; Eaton/ Fuller Transmissions; Spicer/Dana Transmissions		 N/A Yes N/A N/A
API CF, CF-2; Detroit Diesel Series 53, 71,92; MIL-L-2104 B, C, D, E, F; CID A-A-52306A;
Eaton/ Fuller Transmissions; Spicer/Dana Transmissions		 N/A N/A Yes N/A
API CF, CF-2; Detroit Diesel Series 53, 71,92;
MIL-L-2104 B, C, D, E, F; MIL-L-46152E; Eaton/ Fuller Transmissions; Spicer/Dana Transmissions		 N/A N/A N/A Yes

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