Rotella Oil Question

[Davemn]

1st oil change on my V Strom. I bought Rotella 15-40 non synthetic (white bottle). I noticed near the bottom it says "Diesel". Is this ok to use???

[N8171S]

That is all I have ever used in my goldwing, 2 valkyries and  BMW R1200C.$12.97 at Walmart.  Both Valks are approaching 60,000 miles.

[Farther]

I think that the whole Rotella line is for diesels.

[Patrick]

Diesel rated oils have been run in gasoline engines for many many years. There can be some advantages in the additives such as zinc and friction modifiers if you think such things are advantages.
Rotella 15-40 is one of my favorite oils.

[Momz]

I use Rotella T5 when T6 is unavailable, or just too expensive.

Rotella T5/T6 is better than most "premium" oils on the market.

[DenverDave]

Rotella T6 is rated JASO-MA, and I believe Rotella T5 and regular Rotella are also rated as JASO-MA.

Check the back of your Jug'o  oil for its ratings


Quoted from Wikipedia article on motor oils

The Japanese Automotive Standards Organization (JASO) has created their own set of performance and quality standards for petrol engines of Japanese origin.

For four-stroke gasoline engines, the JASO T904 standard is used, and is particularly relevant to motorcycle engines. The JASO T904-MA and MA2 standards are designed to distinguish oils that are approved for wet clutch use, and the JASO T904-MB standard is not suitable for wet clutch use.


These standards, especially JASO-MA (for motorcycles) and JASO-FC, are designed to address oil-requirement issues not addressed by the API service categories. One element of the JASO-MA standard is a friction test designed to determine suitability for wet clutch usage.  An oil that meets JASO-MA is considered appropriate for wet clutch operations. Oils marketed as motorcycle-specific will carry the JASO-MA label.

[salty1]

Not a problem! It's good oil!