Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Oil – 24×1 Qt Case

Shell ROTELLA® T6 full synthetic heavy duty engine oil with Triple Protection PlusTM technology has been enhanced with fully synthetic base oil plus advanced additive technology to provide protection against wear, deposits and oil breakdown PLUS better low temperature flow and better fuel economy performance.

⚙️ Product Classification

• Type: Heavy-Duty Engine Oil (HDEO)
• Base Oil: Full Synthetic (PAO / advanced synthetic base oils)
• Application: Diesel engines + some gasoline engines (if specified)

Applications

Recommended for:

• Heavy-duty diesel trucks and fleets
• Construction, mining, agriculture equipment
• Pickup trucks and turbocharged diesel engines
• Mixed fleets (diesel + gasoline where API allows)

Also popular in high-performance gasoline engines due to heat resistance

Performance Characteristics

• Excellent cold start performance (5W rating → flows in low temps)
• Strong high-temperature protection (40-grade stability)
• Suitable for extreme climates (hot + cold)

Property

Value

SAE Grade

5W-40

Oil Type

Full Synthetic

Kinematic Viscosity @40°C

~85–95 cSt

Kinematic Viscosity @100°C

~14–15 cSt

Viscosity Index

~150+

Pour Point

~-42°C

Flash Point

~220–230°C

Sulfated Ash

Low (for emissions systems)

(Typical values – may vary slightly by batch)

Specifications & Approvals

Meets or exceeds:

• API CK-4, CJ-4, CI-4 Plus, CI-4, CH-4
• Cummins CES 20086 / 20081
• Detroit DFS 93K222 / 93K218
• Volvo VDS-4.5 / VDS-4
• Mack EOS-4.5
• Caterpillar ECF-3

Performance Highlights

• Extended oil drain intervals (OEM dependent)
• Improved engine cleanliness
• Reduced engine wear under heavy loads
• Maintains fuel efficiency over time