Rotella T4 vs T6

[big bubba]

Shell Rotella T4 vs T5 vs T6 (Sep Updated)

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[Tony H]

Locally after a two week search some T6 finally showed up nd it was the local Walmart.

I bought an extra gallon just in case.

IIRC it was about $24 a gallon.

Funny, I was having the other issue. My Walmart was not stocking 2.5gallon T4. I wasn't going to pay the extra$ for the 1 gallon jugs. Finally got some at Tractor Supply Corp. Tried for 2 months, whenever traveled that way.. . Walmart could not tell me when they were getting delivery. Frustrating, they had plenty of pricey T6.

 

[sd455dan]

Funny, I was having the other issue. My Walmart was not stocking 2.5gallon T4. I wasn't going to pay the extra$ for the 1 gallon jugs. Finally got some at Tractor Supply Corp. Tried for 2 months, whenever traveled that way.. . Walmart could not tell me when they were getting delivery. Frustrating, they had plenty of pricey T6.

Yeah, still no 2.5 gallon T6 5w-40 around here no 5 gallon buckets either.

 

[jyoutz]

Correct spelling is DEMORATS!

I read someplace that T6 and Valvoline is the
same as T6 and when I need oil again I will
be purchasing the Valvoline and forget the T6.

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

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willy

It’s not the same product, but Valvoline synthetic is very good oil, and endorsed by Cummins. It may in fact be superior to T6.

 

[5030]

No matter what lubricant I use, gearbox, crankcase or final drive, it always gets an addition of AR6100. Buy the stuff by the gallon. Don't take much either.

 

[deserteagle71]

Funny, I was having the other issue. My Walmart was not stocking 2.5gallon T4. I wasn't going to pay the extra$ for the 1 gallon jugs. Frustrating, they had plenty of pricey T6.

That's interesting. Wonder if location has something to do with it. For the past 3 years or so I've been buying T4 in gallon jugs at Walmart (still by far the cheapest place around) because when I did the math, buying T4 in 2.5 gallon jugs or even the 5 gallon pails, buying by the gallon was up to a dollar a gallon cheaper.

Haven't seen any T6 at Walmart in over a year. They get a shipment of T4 every couple months or so and within a couple days it is all gone.

 

[nyone]

I did the math, buying T4 in 2.5 gallon jugs or even the 5 gallon pails, buying by the gallon was up to a dollar a gallon cheaper

So many people dont do the math and think buying a big container means cheaper. I only generaly buy 1gal jugs just like you because I found it to be cheaper. I have bought a few 2.5gal jugs or 5gal jugs when theres a good rebate and that's all that's available localy.

 

[sd455dan]

So many people dont do the math and think buying a big container means cheaper. I only generaly buy 1gal jugs just like you because I found it to be cheaper. I have bought a few 2.5gal jugs or 5gal jugs when theres a good rebate and that's all that's available localy.

That goes without saying. Not that hard, just basic math.

I agree Walmart was selling one gallon containers of T-6 cheaper than in the 2.5 gallon size.

But right now the only containers I have seen here were the 1 gallon ones and only at Walmart.

Oreilly's, Autozone, North 40, No T6 5w-40 in any size.

Sure miss the BIG rebate deals they were doing a few years back...

 

[5030]

So do I. Those are probably goner for good.

 

[LD1]

Everytime I did the math...price per gallon exact same.

$59.99 for 2.5 gal and $23.99 for 1 gallon