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Shell Rotella T6 10W-30 full synthetic oil now available

Aug. 2, 2023
The oil improves fuel economy by up to 2% compared to conventional 15W-40 heavy duty diesel engine oil and provides 50% less wear than the industry standard, according to Shell Rotella.

Shell Rotella’s new T6 10W-30 heavy duty engine oil is now available at over 6,000 O’Reilly Auto Parts locations, the O’Reilly and Napa websites, and Amazon. The full synthetic oil delivers better wear protection compared to conventional and synthetic blend and improved fuel economy in the fastest growing viscosity grade for diesel-powered vehicles, according to a Shell Rotella press release.

“Shell Rotella T6 10W-30 full synthetic is suitable for most modern low-emission heavy duty engines and older hard working diesel engines,” said Julie Wright, Shell Rotella’s North American brand manager. “This includes engines in Class 8 trucks, pick-up trucks, and vehicles used for construction, agriculture, and leisure activities.”

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The T6 10W-30 oil uses Shell Rotella’s Triple Protection Plus solution to protect against wear, deposits, and oil breakdowns and improves fuel economy by up to 2% compared to conventional 15W-40 heavy duty diesel engine oil, according to the press release. It also protects against oxidation, exceeds deposit requirements by 33%, prevents oil breakdown 50% better than the industry standard, and provides 50% less wear than the industry standard, according to the release.

T6 10W-30 can be used in place of a 15W-40 engine oil in most instances. It’s also suitable for use with biodiesel fuel.

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