Rotella T6 questions - Page 2

**dhanna6powerstroke** · #11 (**permalink**) 03-05-2011, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by capcalvin

I have run the t6 and have no complaints. Valvoline premium blue extreme 5w40 is also good. Its kind of expensive, unless you get it at napa where its about $19 a gal. Thats what I'm running right now. Gonna do a UOA at 5k and see what blackstone has to say.

I can't run the Extreme Blue, ita says CUMMINS right on the front of the jug!

**PGreenSVT** · #12 (**permalink**) 03-05-2011, 06:02 AM

^^^

**capcalvin** · #13 (**permalink**) 03-05-2011, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dhanna6powerstroke

I can't run the Extreme Blue, ita says CUMMINS right on the front of the jug!

Shhh...don't tell anyone! Its a special formula, now I can roll coal at every stoplight.

**najaf4life** · #14 (**permalink**) 03-05-2011, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by PGreenSVT

My preference is a true synthetic so I use Amsoil. Mobile 1 would be another option but for the cheaper stuff Rotella is fine.

I thought T6 was full synthetic

so what is the main difference from a "true" synthetic and a "full" synthetic?

**dhanna6powerstroke** · #15 (**permalink**) 03-05-2011, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by najaf4life

I thought T6 was full synthetic

so what is the main difference from a "true" synthetic and a "full" synthetic?

I found these links. There are a ton more

What Makes Oil Synthetic? | eHow.com
NAPA full synthetic oil - General Dakota Board

**Dave** · #16 (**permalink**) 03-05-2011, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dhanna6powerstroke

Is there any other type of oil I should consider as far as brand? I have ALWAYS used Shell Rotella in both my 95 and my 04.

I absolutely hate the T6.

I run Schaeffers 9000 normally. But decided to try the t6. Rotella is worthless in a 6.0

**najaf4life** · #17 (**permalink**) 03-05-2011, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dhanna6powerstroke

I found these links. There are a ton more

What Makes Oil Synthetic? | eHow.com
NAPA full synthetic oil - General Dakota Board

ok... read those two links... doesn't say anything about T6 or what "full" is... guess i will have to look more into it...

**Dave** · #18 (**permalink**) 03-05-2011, 07:09 AM

A true full synthetic is not petroleum based.

Rotella T6 is dino oil but since its hydrocracked so much they can call it a synthetic because of a court battle

**najaf4life** · #19 (**permalink**) 03-05-2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

A true full synthetic is not petroleum based.

Rotella T6 is dino oil but since its hydrocracked so much they can call it a synthetic because of a court battle

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guess I will start using Amsoil again after 5k of the T6