Rotella T6 Out of stock everywhere - Now What?
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Rotella T6 Out of stock everywhere - Now What?
I've used nothing but Rotella T6 5w40 in my MSM for the last 10 years (like many others here), but it's out of stock everywhere around me. The Ford truck people say it's due to supply chain issues with additives. What are all the T6 diehards using right now that you can actually buy locally?
This car has only been driven about 4000 miles in the last 3 years--it's not getting Amsoil/RP/RL or any other mail order exotic oil.
This car has only been driven about 4000 miles in the last 3 years--it's not getting Amsoil/RP/RL or any other mail order exotic oil.
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I'd use Mobil1 0w-40 European car formula
Mobil 1 FS European Car Formula Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-40, 5 Quart - Walmart.com
It's got more ZDDP than normal formula, it's close to the same weight, and it's cheaper than the Rotella.
Mobil 1 FS European Car Formula Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-40, 5 Quart - Walmart.com
It's got more ZDDP than normal formula, it's close to the same weight, and it's cheaper than the Rotella.
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I have a spare jug of this magical unicorn juice. I'll sell it to you for only 3x what I paid for it because I like you and I'm a good guy. You pay shipping.
In all seriousness, I think T6 is the choice of MT.net not because it's got some magical properties, but because it hit the sweet spot of price, availability, and features.
I agree with @codrus : any name-brand full-synthetic will do for your use case, especially if you're doing changes based on the calendar instead of miles.
In all seriousness, I think T6 is the choice of MT.net not because it's got some magical properties, but because it hit the sweet spot of price, availability, and features.
I agree with @codrus : any name-brand full-synthetic will do for your use case, especially if you're doing changes based on the calendar instead of miles.
#8
I have a spare jug of this magical unicorn juice. I'll sell it to you for only 3x what I paid for it because I like you and I'm a good guy. You pay shipping.
In all seriousness, I think T6 is the choice of MT.net not because it's got some magical properties, but because it hit the sweet spot of price, availability, and features.
I agree with @codrus : any name-brand full-synthetic will do for your use case, especially if you're doing changes based on the calendar instead of miles.
In all seriousness, I think T6 is the choice of MT.net not because it's got some magical properties, but because it hit the sweet spot of price, availability, and features.
I agree with @codrus : any name-brand full-synthetic will do for your use case, especially if you're doing changes based on the calendar instead of miles.
Last I checked it was being reformulated again, which could be the disruption.
Note any time an oil is "reformulated" it gets worse, complements of the EPA.
Try an actual good oil.
https://www.amsoil.com/p/premium-pro...?code=AMOQT-EA
#9
T6 was appealing at one point because the diesel oils kept the high ZDDP levels longer than the gas-engine oils did. That's no longer the case, so it's no longer special. That said, there's nothing wrong with T6 -- I run it in my diesel truck (the intended application) and it works fine.
But again, for street driving it really doesn't matter. Change it regularly and you'll be fine with pretty much any brand-name synthetic.
...I generally stay away from the ones that are sold via Ponzi schemes though.
--Ian
But again, for street driving it really doesn't matter. Change it regularly and you'll be fine with pretty much any brand-name synthetic.
...I generally stay away from the ones that are sold via Ponzi schemes though.
--Ian
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I'd use Mobil1 0w-40 European car formula
Mobil 1 FS European Car Formula Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-40, 5 Quart - Walmart.com
It's got more ZDDP than normal formula, it's close to the same weight, and it's cheaper than the Rotella.
Mobil 1 FS European Car Formula Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-40, 5 Quart - Walmart.com
It's got more ZDDP than normal formula, it's close to the same weight, and it's cheaper than the Rotella.
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I'd use Mobil1 0w-40 European car formula
Mobil 1 FS European Car Formula Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-40, 5 Quart - Walmart.com
It's got more ZDDP than normal formula, it's close to the same weight, and it's cheaper than the Rotella.
Mobil 1 FS European Car Formula Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-40, 5 Quart - Walmart.com
It's got more ZDDP than normal formula, it's close to the same weight, and it's cheaper than the Rotella.
I remember people complaining about lifter tick after M1 was reformulated, but that was years ago and not the Euro version. I use "normal" M1 in other cars that like it just fine.
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I've been using pennzoil platinum 0w-40 euro. Walmart is always out of stock, BUT my local Oreilly's price matches! I don't think autozone price matches walmart however
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pennzoil-...uart/245761151
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pennzoil-...uart/245761151