Rotella 5w-40 on sale for $11.29 on amazon

[pbcrazy]

Probably not the right place to post this but w/e, saw this on slickdeals. Figured I'd post in case anyone wants to stock up at about half price:

http://smile.amazon.com/Shell-Rotell...-no-redirect=1

$16.13 when you do the 'subscribe and save' (which you can cancel right after it ships), and a $5 rebate.

[GrapeBandit]

Sweet, nice findgonna order like 4. use this in my turbo volvo too

[Davdraco1]

I always wondered why people use this desiel oil in our cars?

[GrapeBandit]

I always wondered why people use this desiel oil in our cars?

its diesel lol, and we use it because its cheap awesome HD oil. i do prefer RP 20-50 over this, but its costly

[Avant Nate]

Lets see, diesels run turbos, high pressures and load and don't have the same emissions components. Check, check, and check.
limit is 4 rebates and may have to be submitted seperately
http://rotella.shell.com/promotions/...Y29tL3JlYmF0ZQ
http://slickdeals.net/f/8698374-amaz...ebate-free-s-h

[Davdraco1]

I know how desiels operate, but wasn't sure if the oil was compatable. I knew people used it but was never sure why it was better then gas engine oil.

[adam044]

I know how desiels operate, but wasn't sure if the oil was compatable. I knew people used it but was never sure why it was better then gas engine oil.

It's not compatible according to Audi.

And price is $19.16.

[Avant Nate]

It's not compatible according to Audi.

And price is $19.16.

That's because its for diesels, duh. Subscribe and save, plus rebate.

[adam044]

Oh okay. Well my low oil light came on today so I can't wait.

That 2.0T life.

[GOODBYNAAIR]

I know how desiels operate, but wasn't sure if the oil was compatable. I knew people used it but was never sure why it was better then gas engine oil.

proof is out there, about ''100,000'' people run this in other things than diesels. Most of the time I get it from ''Ballzmart'' for $19 ish

Real-skinny-on-Shell-Rotella-T6

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Not really "better" or "worse" than other good oils just most the time its better priced with = performance as gas oil.

I use it in my B5 and in My GSX-650F, about 30k in the car and 5k on the bike total with 0 problems. Like many other I have send test to black stone labs and the lab work looks great! I run it because it holds up and is a good price vs running big money Amsoil or RP ect. My full syn oil change coast $24 = oil + XL MANN filter. I change about every 5k on the car and 3k on the bike or every spring if I don't hit 3k.

[mysman]

Same price as Wally world...

[pbcrazy]

And price is $19.16.

Same price as Wally world...

You guys suck at reading.

[mysman]

Actually, no. Any mfg rebate would also be available at Wally world. And to receive the $16.13 initial price, you must 1) join Amazon prime and 2) "subscribe to regular deliveries". That's $99... not something everyone wants to do.

[GrapeBandit]

Actually, no. Any mfg rebate would also be available at Wally world. And to receive the $16.13 initial price, you must 1) join Amazon prime and 2) "subscribe to regular deliveries". That's $99... not something everyone wants to do.

i think ifnyou cancel prime within 30 days, you dont get charged.

[Believer]

i think ifnyou cancel prime within 30 days, you dont get charged.

This is correct. Further, if you happen to forget to cancel before the sub renews and you're charged, Amazon allows cancellation even after the fact so long as no Prime services were used since the renewal.

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[goalieman24]

It's 2016. Who doesn't have Prime??

[GOODBYNAAIR]

It's 2016. Who doesn't have Prime??

I get everything off prime it saves me tones of time and some money in gas /better than some store prices vs going to wallymart. its like my wally mart. only thing I dont really get off prime is food and beer lol

[adam044]

I don't have it. Had a long free trial because I'm a student but didn't keep it after that. I can get it half price now because I'm a student but I still don't pay for it. Was awesome when I had it but it's not a necessity.

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Can't you add people to your Prime now as well? Like "family"

[Seerlah]

There is HDEO (heavy duty engine oil) and Deisel "only" oils. Deisel oils can he ran in gasoline engines, but deisel "only" oils can not.

[pbcrazy]

Can't you add people to your Prime now as well? Like "family"

Regular (non-student) accounts can add 3 other people I think? Or maybe it's 5, Idr but yes multiple people can share one prime membership if you pay full price for it

[adam044]

There is HDEO (heavy duty engine oil) and Deisel "only" oils. Deisel oils can he ran in gasoline engines, but deisel "only" oils can not.

It's still not on Audis list of approved oils. I use it, added a half quart today.

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Regular (non-student) accounts can add 3 other people I think? Or maybe it's 5, Idr but yes multiple people can share one prime membership if you pay full price for it

So get 5 people, each pay $20. Seems like a good idea.

[Seerlah]

That list really does not mean much. They have absolute sh*t oils on that list, while the higher end ones won't even be on there (ie Amsoil). Reason being, these oil companies pay to be on that list. But who cares about that when we can throw some of that Grade A Quaker State into our cars!

And here is the latest list, which lists a whole bunch of other diesel engine oils: http://www.anciravolkswagen.com/blog...d-Oil-List.pdf

Why is Rotella T6 not on there? Possibly to not compete with themselves when they have other oils on the list. Just a guess, but this is the marketing and business world where the all mighty dollar is their best interest and the consumer is only of their interest because we (general public) have their money. Nice way to dump off oils that don't sell as much, if you ask me (just looked on the "approved" list and their most expensive stuff is on that list. demographic of today's Audi owner vs yesterday's Audi owner is like apples to grapes. I see things just a bit differently). Rotella T6 sells on many platforms, just as Amsoil is found in the engines of people who know quality oil (ie those cars you see racing on Speed channel). No need to market what sells themselves, when marketing costs money.

And then you need to ask why has the Audi approved list changed so much over the years? Maybe did they lose enough money on recalls and class action suits due to approving crappy motor oils people ran because it was on their "approved" list, yet cheap and sh*t? Who knows!?!?

Either way, choose what motor oil you want. But at least have a credible reasoning as to why you won't run it when many facts remain vs saying because it isn't on the Audi approved list. That is like me saying I won't go 35mph in a 30mph speed limit zone because it isn't approved by the law.

[treysgreen]

It's been my experience that Rotella T6 will make any leak you may have bleed like a stuck pig. Motul 8100 is my oil of choice.

[GrapeBandit]

It's been my experience that Rotella T6 will make any leak you may have bleed like a stuck pig. Motul 8100 is my oil of choice.

thats how you fix leaks? Running thicker oil?

if you have a leak, you should fix it no matter what oil you are running

your argument is invalid

[Seerlah]

Everybody has their oil of choice. There are people who track their cars and have seen higher temps with Rotella T6, while another can do the same and have the complete opposite happen. I ran many types of oils (not a lot, but a few), and currently run Mobil 1 Euro. Ran Rotella T6 for years too. It's about preference and experience. What works for you and your car may not work for another and theirs. But there are so many options to choose from.

I personally want to try Pennzoil next: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/pennzoil-q-a/

Or Shell Helix (this is on the approved list, including their diesel helix): http://www.shell.com/motorist/oils-l...-for-cars.html

thats how you fix leaks? Running thicker oil?

if you have a leak, you should fix it no matter what oil you are running

your argument is invalid

Rotella T6 and Motul 8100 are both 5w40.

[adam044]

That list really does not mean much. They have absolute sh*t oils on that list, while the higher end ones won't even be on there (ie Amsoil). Reason being, these oil companies pay to be on that list. But who cares about that when we can throw some of that Grade A Quaker State into our cars!

And here is the latest list, which lists a whole bunch of other diesel engine oils: http://www.anciravolkswagen.com/blog...d-Oil-List.pdf

Why is Rotella T6 not on there? Possibly to not compete with themselves when they have other oils on the list (just looked at the list and Shell has their most expensive stuff on the approved list). Just a guess, but this is the marketing and business world where the all mighty dollar is their best interest and the consumer is only of their interest because we (general public) have their money. Nice why to dump off oils that don't sell as much, if you ask me. Rotella T6 sells on many platforms, just as Amsoil is found in the engines of people who know quality oil (ie those cars you see racing on Speed channel). No need to market what sells themselves, when marketing costs money.

And then you need to ask why has the Audi approved list changed so much over the years? Maybe did they lose enough money on recalls and class action suits due to approving crappy motor oils people ran because it was on their "approved" list, yet cheap and sh*t? Who knows!?!?

Either way, choose what motor oil you want. But at least have a credible reasoning as to why you won't run it when many facts remain vs saying because it isn't on the Audi approved list. That is like me saying I won't go 35mph in a 30mph speed limit zone because it isn't approved by the law.

...CSB

[treysgreen]

thats how you fix leaks? Running thicker oil?

if you have a leak, you should fix it no matter what oil you are running

your argument is invalid

My argument is not invalid because I wasn't arguing anything nor was I implying that it is a way to fix leaks. What I was saying is the in my experience T6 leaks faster.

[adam044]

Full synthetic leaks faster period.

[Avant Nate]

mine leaks about the same as it ever has.

[Seerlah]

This thread is dumb. Most oil ones are, and OP was only trying to extend and olive branch.

For one, not all things are created the same. Just because it is listed as a certain weight does not necessarily two oils really are the same, nor have the same characteristics when more heat is aplied. Two, synthetic is not just synthetic. Most have base stock made from crude oil, which makes it not 100% synthetic. That is why I wanted to try the helix. Their base is made from natural gas (technology and what it can do). When you read the advantages, one might wonder if it holds true.