Yes, your friend was correct.

I use Shell Rotella T4 15w-40 in many of my vehicles. I initial;ly chose it because of its higher zinc content. That zinc content has since been reduced by Shell but it has a little more than other conventional oils.

The higher weight is the main advantage for old engines with greater tolerances between the moving parts.

Last edited by Otto Skorzeny; 04/23/2023 3:14 PM.

1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)

1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)