<VV> Fw: Rotella Ask Our Expert: Other

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>From the vintage racing net.

Subject: Fwd: Rotella Ask Our Expert: Other


> This is my reply from Shell. Thought you would all find it  
> interesting.  Apparently the new formulation of Rotella is still a  
> good bet for break-in.      Larry Dent
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
>> From: <AskShell at Shell.com>
>> Date: March 19, 2007 11:00:12 AM EDT
>> To: <lwdent at localnet.com>
>> Subject: RE: Rotella Ask Our Expert: Other
>>
>> Larry,
>>
>> There has been a recent change to the API specification required  
>> for oils used in 2007 big rig diesel engines to reduce particulate  
>> emissions, API CJ-4.  As a result, the zinc content in Shell  
>> Rotella T Multigrade Oils has been reduced slightly from about 1400  
>> ppm to about 1200 ppm.  Even at these slightly decreased levels,  
>> Shell Rotella T Multigrade Oils still have as much as 3 to 5 times  
>> the amount of these anti-wear additives as some current gasoline- 
>> only engine oils.  These levels of zinc should continue to offer  
>> good protection in flat tappet applications.
>>
>> Thank you for your interest in Shell Rotella Products!
>>
>> Regards,
>> Edward Calcote
>> Staff Chemist
>> http://www.rotella.com/