Rotella 15W-40 CJ-4 OIL (non synthetic)

[Kamloops]

Sorry for another oil thread but I searched and am finding it hard to fine anything here about using this is an FZ6

I cant get the Multigrade synthetic oil -- in SAE 5W-40 here in Canada but I can get Rotella 15W-40 CJ-4 OIL. I just bought some.

Will this be ok in my bike, first change?

I did find this info on Wikipedia

Motorcycle usage

Though marketed as an engine oil for diesel trucks, Rotella oil has found popularity with motorcyclists as well. The properties of heavy duty engine oils tend to map to the same requirements of motorcycle oils, particularly those whose engine and transmission share the same oil. (This is called a "shared sump" design, which is unlike automobiles which maintain separate oil reservoirs - one for the engine and one for the transmission). The chemical additives found in heavy duty engine oils work well with motorcycles. In addition, the lack of "friction modifiers" in truck oils such as Rotella means they do not interfere with proper wet clutch operations.

Though not yet officially announced by Shell, posts in various motorcycle-related forums cite e-mail confirmation from Shell that Rotella 15W-40 CJ-4 has been tested and shown to meet the JASO-MA friction test. This particular certification is important for motorcycles because of the clutch design which is bathed in the engine oil. This is known as a "wet clutch." Oils that have excessive "friction modifiers" tend to make wet clutches slip. Indication that Rotella T Triple Protection passes the JASO-MA friction test offers one more reason to seriously consider Rotella T for motorcycle use.

Motorcycle specific oils tend to cost between $8 and $10 per quart. Shell Rotella T 15W-40 costs about $10 per gallon (or about $2.50/quart). The price economy of Shell Rotella T allows a motorcycle owner to change oil more frequently, thus matching the "extended change interval" value of motorcycle specific synthetics.

[CanadianFZ6]

I have that in my Bandit right now.... it's still great for bikes... I finally found (with another member's help) Rotella T 5w-40 at the TSC store (The Incredible Country Hardware store) TSC Stores, The Incredible Country Hardware Store However, they may not be anywhere else other than Ontario and Manitoba... you can check though...

[Kamloops]

Thanks , just came across this as well so that makes me feel better about using it.
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We recently ran the JASO MA friction test on Rotella T with Triple
Protection 15W-40, Rotella T Synthetic 5W-40 (CI-4) and our soon to be
introduced (within the next 2 months) Rotella T Synthetic 5W-40 CJ-4.
All three oils passed the wet clutch friction test. Rotella T Synthetic
5W-40 (CI-4) has more than 1.2% ash (JASO MA spec limit) so it can not
be classified as JASO MA. However, Rotella T with Triple Protection
15W-40 and our soon to be introduced Rotella T Synthetic 5W-40 CJ-4 do
meet JASO MA."

If you have any additional questions please call us at 800-231-6950.
Thank you for your interest in Shell products.

Richard Moore
Staff Engineer
Shell Global Solutions (US) Inc.
Westhollow Technology Center, PO Box 4327, Houston, TX 77210, United
States of America

[mglowe]

Originally Posted by Kamloops

Will this be ok in my bike, first change?

Yes it will be just fine! I have been using this Rotella T Triple Protection in mine for the last two oil changes and we're getting ready for another using the same.

Have you found the Shell Motorcycle Forum? There is good discussion on this oil for motorcycles and what a great oil it is. I too posted on this forum e-mail confirmation from Shell that Rotella T Triple Protection has been tested and shown to meet the JASO-MA friction test. I am somewhat miffed why Shell does not take the steps to officially claim the JASO-MA rating.

As far as cost, my local dealer did not have the familiar YAMALUBE 4 oil but some other Yamaha oil. I think maybe the bottle design has changed but Yamaha's synthetic stuff was over $12 a quart... OH HELL NO!

[mglowe]

You can find it at the local Advance Auto Parts store as well.

[Kamloops]

Well I did my first oil change this evening. Man the drain plug was tight! My buddy did first one at the same time and his was the same.

Used the Rotella 15W-40 CJ-4 OIL (non synthetic) and Wix filters

I noticed a difference right away. We both did. Different sound to the bike and just seemed to run smoother.

If anyone in BC is looking for this oil West-Can Auto Parts West-Can Auto Parts carry it. Was 19.12 with tax in for a jug. Filter was 14.92 tax in.

Oil change was easy , just dont touch the pipe underneath like I did, Ouch! Big friggin blister now. Also be carefull not to drop the oil cap, I did and a big chunk chipped off. Still seals.

I only had about 900KM on the bike and man the oil that came out looked gross! Glad I changed it.

[CanadianFZ6]

Originally Posted by Kamloops

Well I did my first oil change this evening. Man the drain plug was tight! My buddy did first one at the same time and his was the same.

Used the Rotella 15W-40 CJ-4 OIL (non synthetic) and Wix filters

I noticed a difference right away. We both did. Different sound to the bike and just seemed to run smoother.

If anyone in BC is looking for this oil West-Can Auto Parts West-Can Auto Parts carry it. Was 19.12 with tax in for a jug. Filter was 14.92 tax in.

Oil change was easy , just dont touch the pipe underneath like I did, Ouch! Big friggin blister now. Also be carefull not to drop the oil cap, I did and a big chunk chipped off. Still seals.

I only had about 900KM on the bike and man the oil that came out looked gross! Glad I changed it.

Canadian Tire carries Rotella 15W-40.... here in Ontario, anyway....