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Reddit mentions of Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 5W-40 Diesel Engine Oil (1-Gallon, Single Pack, Old Packaging)
Sentiment score: 4
Reddit mentions: 9
We found 9 Reddit mentions of Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 5W-40 Diesel Engine Oil (1-Gallon, Single Pack, Old Packaging). Here are the top ones.
- Better fuel economy - compared to 15W-40 oils Rotella offers enhanced fuel economy capability of 1.5% without compromising engine protection or durability
- Improved wear performance - provides a significantly increased level of protection against harmful engine wear when compared to previous generation API CJ-4 engine oils
- Improved deposit control - advanced multi-functional dispersant additives in combination with synthetic base oils provide an enhanced level of protection against the effects of soot, dirt and other contaminants
- Emissions system compatibility - advanced low-ash formulation helps control blocking of or poisoning of exhaust after-treatment devices, helping maintain vehicle emission compliance and engine fuel efficiency
- Improved heat resistance - resists breakdown by heat to provide continuous protection throughout the service interval
- Shell Rotella T6 full synthetic oil features an advanced multi-functional, low-ash additive technology in a synthetic base oil designed to provide highly responsive protection that continuously adapts to your driving conditions
- Rotella T6 is formulated with reduced levels of ash, phosphorous and sulfur to help maintain the efficiency of the latest vehicle-emissions technologies
- Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 provides excellent low-temperature flow, even at -30 degrees Fahrenheit
- Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 provides unsurpassed protection against shear-stability degradation, compared to the leading competitive API CJ-4 5W-40 products
Features:
Specs:
| Height | 12.87 Inches |
| Length | 9.61 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | May 2013 |
| Size | 1 Gallon |
| Weight | 0.25 Pounds |
| Width | 12.76 Inches |
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I would go to ex500.org and register on the forums first. Anyways here's my top mods:
Just understand that the xr650l is really restricted from factory for emissions reasons. If you buy a 100% stock xr650l like I did, expect to spend money/time on doing a couple things. Which, is was fun in my case, built not bought.
If the bike you buy doesn't have these things, expect to do these right off the bat:
REJET! The xr650l runs lean from factory for emission reasons. Running lean is bad for engine overtime (can make engine run hotter than it should and doesn't allow for enough gas to help lubricate the cylinder walls). If anything, make sure this is done first.
Air filter: don't buy the K&N filter. It allow a lot of air flow because it has bad filtration. Yes, it's bad for your engine. Either keep on the stock filter, or go with a UNI foam filter (like I did, and I suggest it)
Again, the engine is restricted from factory, change that exhaust slip-on. Stay with the stock header at first, it's sufficient. I got the EVO-R Big Gun exhaust (loud and proud)
Desmog: You buy a desmog kit off of ebay for like $16. Take off all the emission bullshit and the bike will behave a little better. Takes weight off the bike and looks a lot better without all that clutter
xr650r front stroke or the other one /u/Kilroy_1911 mentioned. If I could go back in time I would get the one that the guy on ADVRider is selling on ebay. The xr650r sprocket doesn't fit perfectly, I had to get an old router bit and grind off some of the inside of the xr650r sprocket for the retaining clip to go on. I went with the Moose xr650r front sprocket
WPS rear brake light. The factory rear brake light thing looks bad IMHO. drill holes and zipties the license plate to the fender. Read the reviews. The stock bulb that comes with it is garbage. Go ahead and order the one they talk about in the comments.
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That's my "xr650l stage 1 upgrade" suggestion.
Other strong suggestions:
Get some bark busters. They will save your levers and perches. I waited too long to do this and ended up have to replace my clutch perch and clutch/brake levers because dropping the bike on the trail. So, procrastinating on bark busters ended up costing me a little bit of money. Bark busters are a go
If you plan on doing serious trail riding, D606 rear tire is great. Don't get D606 front tire
Changing oil before you drive a vehicle gives you 5+hp, or was that Gran Turismo 3 A Spec? Either way, the manual says to use Honda's GN4 (dinosaur) oil, but lots of people go with Rotella T6 synthetic oil. Without getting into the debate, synthetic oil is better, especially for oil cooled engines, as oil is just as much as a coolant as water in a water cooled engine, and synthetic will cool an engine better than Dino oil will. So, go with T6 oil.
Here's my old write up on my mods (it's outdated to where I'm at with mods)
[oil] (https://www.amazon.com/Shell-Rotella-550019921-Synthetic-Diesel/dp/B005CHT4W6)
I get the filter from napa. The gold filter. Been using this oil in my 09 tsi for years and in cold buffalo winters.
Indeed... Shell Rotella (550019921) T6 5W-40 Full Synthetic, Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil (CJ-4) - 1 Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CHT4W6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wGMOyb36R3SYD
What do the spark plugs look like? Are they fouled at all? If they are clean, you are most likely running completely fine.
The throttle response on 1.8 liter engines is a lot slower than you're used to with a 1.6. It's one of my main points when the classic 1.6vs1.8 threads pop up. I prefer the 1.6 because it's happier to rev and responds quicker. Other people prefer the power.
When you start your car in the video, it sounds healthy. It seems to take quite a normal amount of time to crank and start, and seems happy to do so. I don't think you have a problem there.
Rotella T6 is a well known oil in the NB Miata community. Many people swear by it. It's Shell's high detergent oil. (Yes, it's "Heavy Duty Diesel", but its within the acceptable range of viscosity as well as has API SM qualification for gasoline engines. Plus, hundreds of people here use it)
http://www.amazon.com/Shell-Rotella-550019921-Synthetic-Diesel/dp/B005CHT4W6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463093322&sr=8-1&keywords=rotella+t6
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The noisy clutch is due to shrunken, dried out rubber dampeners in the clutch basket. There are repair kits available.
Believe it or not, the preferred oil for these bikes is actually [a diesel oil.](
http://www.amazon.com/Shell-Rotella-550019921-Synthetic-Diesel/dp/B005CHT4W6)
To elaborate, Shell Rotella t6 is JASO MA certified.
From Wikipedia:
> For four-stroke gasoline engines, the JASO T904 standard is used, and is particularly relevant to motorcycle engines. The JASO T904-MA and MA2 standards are designed to distinguish oils that are approved for wet clutch use, with MA2 lubricants delivering higher friction performance.
Also - now that I'm reading more about Rotella T6, it seems like it's for heavy duty engines and diesel engines. Am I looking at the right product? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CHT4W6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=KVJUPJ7Q9EN0&coliid=I2S2373MP63RJ4&psc=1
I'm using the T6 synthetic and working smooth. I use subscribe and save from Amazon with a buddy and we buy a few 4 quart jugs every 6 months.
We are using it in a 96 cherokee with 120kand 2 96 grand cherokees with 200k+ miles
https://www.amazon.com/Shell-Rotella-550019921-Synthetic-Diesel/dp/B005CHT4W6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1465582556&sr=8-2&keywords=t6
A lot of Turbo Subaru guys seem to swear by Rotella T6 and report reduced oil consumption compared to other oils. I've been thinking about trying it on my FXT once the weather improves.