Rotella T6 gallons

[rScotty]

I just bought some motor oil at NAPA to do an oil change - three gallons of Rotella T6 5w-40 Full Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel in the blue gallon containers. When I opened them, I was kind of surprised that the containers didn't have the expected aluminum foil seal under the cap. I think the gallons I've bought in the past always did. No sign of tampering; just no seal.
Is that the way Rotella does it now?

rScotty

 

[stumblinhorse]

They have a breakaway collar ring now. Not sure what is is called. But like a soda bottle. I like it better.

 

[rScotty]

Have you bought any T6 recently? Do they have that peel-off secondary seal?
Dang, I sure hope not.. I poured the oil in my engine & am now wondering if it really was what it was said to be? I hope someone can ease my mind.

It seemed Ok, although more viscous than I expected from a 5wt on a 50 degree day. Last time I usedMobil 1 and I think they had a peel-off.
rScotty

 

[stumblinhorse]

Have you bought any T6 recently? Do they have that peel-off secondary seal?
Dang, I sure hope not.. I poured the oil in my engine & am now wondering if it really was what it was said to be? I hope someone can ease my mind.

It seemed Ok, although more viscous than I expected from a 5wt on a 50 degree day. Last time I usedMobil 1 and I think they had a peel-off.
rScotty

Yes, I have used 12 gallons this year. Have 4 gallons left for next change. None have the foil. Like it better, I always worried about “foil in the oil.” Poet.

 

[rScotty]

Yes, I have used 12 gallons this year. Have 4 gallons left for next change. None have the foil. Like it better, I always worried about “foil in the oil.” Poet.

Thanks, that makes me feel better. I also used some old work contacts and put in a questioin to Shell technical dept. For decades I use Shell Rotella 15w40 conventional and it worked fine. But I do like synthetic oils.

 

[Hay Dude]

You do have to watch for missing foil on DEF. It is purchased, dumped in DEF tank, then refilled with water & returned.

 

[Sprinkler Fitter]

You do have to watch for missing foil on DEF. It is purchased, dumped in DEF tank, then refilled with water & returned.

I usually fill with Def when I’m filling the diesel at the pump but not always so that is good to know.

 

[stumblinhorse]

You do have to watch for missing foil on DEF. It is purchased, dumped in DEF tank, then refilled with water & returned.

I can always tell if it’s real def by the residue from the huge spill I make with the jug on the side of the truck!

 

[pmsmechanic]

You do have to watch for missing foil on DEF. It is purchased, dumped in DEF tank, then refilled with water & returned.

Now you have me thinking. Would just straight water work in place of DEF.

 

[Hay Dude]

Now you have me thinking. Would just straight water work in place of DEF.

NO