“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.
