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| | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 805 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 805 | Based on recommendations from the good folks here at "The 'Bolt", I have been running this brand in my 1955 235 c.i. since I took ownership of my truck in 2009. I am now looking to re-stock my shelves and can not find it! All I can locate is Rotella T1...has the packaging/marketing of it changed? Is it the same as what I had been using? Better? Worse? Please advise. I want and do take good care of my engine! THANKS. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | pretty much the same quality with somewhat updated formulation, things changed a few years ago concerning the zinc content, but I believe T1 still has some, shouldn't make any difference for you
Bill | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | I've been using the Rotella T SAE 40 in my Detroits, have had no trouble finding it at the local oil distributor or truck stop. It may have been a year or so that I last bought a case.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,231 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,231 | Bill's right, the oil has changed, same with non-diesel oil. It shouldn't make any difference in your application. Your engine is well broke-in by now.
Joe | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 805 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 805 | Thanks for the info. I just want to keep on truckin'! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 242 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 242 | You can run 15W-40 Shell Rotella triple T. The zinc formula has not changed in the triple T. I think the T-1 was/is a formula for Detroit Diesels.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | I checked at NAPA today, the old familiar "Rotella T" is no longer available, it is now listed as T-1.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,232 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,232 | Joe_H posted this link in another thread. > Lubricate Classic EnginesIt discusses Lucas Hot Rod & Classic Car Motor Oil SAE 10W-40. > Lucas weights and description (No straight weights) > Lucas specs, zink, phosphorousLucas is real proud of their oil: $40/5-Qt bottle at O'Reilly. Rotella T-3 is about $18/gal, plus extra qt, at Advance Auto Parts. I couldn't find any recent ZDDP info on Rotella. Shell says that it can be used with modern emission equip. > Rotella T Triple Protection description (No straight weights) > Rotella specs- Lonnie
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