Rotella T4 vs T6

[Hersheyfarm]

I just paid $360 for 8-1 gal and a 2.5 gal t6. Sounds lik a lot but the crap is hit or miss around here and if i find it I buy it all out.

 

[Patches]

I just paid $360 for 8-1 gal and a 2.5 gal t6. Sounds lik a lot but the crap is hit or miss around here and if i find it I buy it all out.

Iwas at a local Sam's club and found a shelf full of 5/40 T6 in 3 gallon cases for $75.00--- $25. a gallon; didn't buy any as have 8 gallons on the shelf at home. Tractor holds less then 2 gallons at oil change

 

[big bubba]

T6 finally lost it's cult status for me a few yrs back due to it's supply status. Delvac 5/40 imho is equally good & i don't stress or hoard when i hear of T6's sporadic availability.
motor oil is similar to religion, i just changed my denomination & am well satified with the friendlier access...

 

[Williy]

I believe that I seen that T6 is the same or equal
to Valvoline????????

Valvoline Premium Blue Extreme vs Shell Rotella T6 | CompareMotorOils

Both of the engine oils are specially formulated for heavy-duty diesel engines. They are made from superior synthetic base stock (group IV) and advanced

comparemotoroils.com

willy

 

[5030]

Could be. I look at the API and JASO ratings on the jugs more than anything else. I like using JASO MA oil actually.

 

[jonsstihl]

me too about the Jaso MA it works well with the clutch on my honda foreman so I use it in everything except cars that take 0w-20. but be careful, the 0w-40 is not Jaso MA

 

[5030]

Could be. I look at the API and JASO ratings on the jugs more than anything else. I like using JASO MA oil actually.

I should change my comment from 'I like' to works well for me and according to Blackstone who does my oil analysis, it's working well as well. My TBN is always well within range when renewing the oil.

 

[Kitz]

I get my 15w40 t4 at the farm store 14.50 a gallon in 5 gal bucket

 

[jyoutz]

For years I used T6 for my truck and tractors. When T6 got to be scarce, and then expensive, I switched to Valvoline synthetic 5W-40. Cummins endorses and recommends it, and it’s the only oil sold at our local Cummins shop, so I’m sure it’s good oil. I’m not going to drive everywhere looking for T6 or pay exorbitant prices when the Valvoline synthetic is just as good or better. And easier to find.

 

[Williy]

jyoutz I read that T6 and the Valvoline are
the one and same in quality and when I
run out of T6 will differently be using Valvoline
Running around looking for T6 is a waste
time and money!

willy
time and money!

 

[jyoutz]

jyoutz I read that T6 and the Valvoline are
the one and same in quality and when I
run out of T6 will differently be using Valvoline
Running around looking for T6 is a waste
time and money!

willy
time and money!

I don’t know how similar they are; I just know the Valvoline synthetic is a high quality diesel oil. It wouldn’t be recommended by Cummins if it wasn’t high quality.

 

[Williy]

jyoutz here is what I read:

Valvoline Premium Blue Extreme vs Shell Rotella T6 | CompareMotorOils

Both of the engine oils are specially formulated for heavy-duty diesel engines. They are made from superior synthetic base stock (group IV) and advanced

comparemotoroils.com

Also reg gas was $2.72
diesel is $4.25 to $5.25

willy

 

[jyoutz]

jyoutz here is what I read:

Valvoline Premium Blue Extreme vs Shell Rotella T6 | CompareMotorOils

Both of the engine oils are specially formulated for heavy-duty diesel engines. They are made from superior synthetic base stock (group IV) and advanced

comparemotoroils.com

Also reg gas was $2.72
diesel is $4.25 to $5.25

willy

Thanks Willy. Very interesting. They each have aspects where they excel, but overall both are very good.

 

[5030]

I buy mine in 55 gallon drums from my jobber.

 

[DK35vince]

jyoutz I read that T6 and the Valvoline are
the one and same in quality and when I
run out of T6 will differently be using Valvoline
Running around looking for T6 is a waste
time and money!

willy
time and money!

Rotella T-6 was difficult to get around here for a while.
But the local Wal mart and auto parts stores have full shelves of it now.
Though it is $26/gal now at Walmart and I was paying $21/gal

 

[TractorTYMe]

I did my 300h oil/filter change on my tractor yesterday, discovered I have T6 for years worth of oil changes. I had 3x 2.5gallon bottles of T6 5w40.

 

[deserteagle71]

Rotella T-6 was difficult to get around here for a while.
But the local Wal mart and auto parts stores have full shelves of it now.
Though it is $26/gal now at Walmart and I was paying $21/gal

There has been NO T-6 available in my area for over a year now. T-4 is just now starting to reappear on the shelves. Have to hurry - people are grabbing up the T-4 as soon as it appears and then no more stock for a few more weeks.

 

[JJT]

I just did my annual oil changes, found T6 in stock at the local walmart, $63 for 2.5 gallon jugs.