Rosella T6?

J_MENIS · 11-14-2017, 04:08 PM

Anyone use this oil for the camaro? I used it on all of my previous builds, but wanted to see if it’s something this community is fond of.

Or does anyone recommend a specific brand ? Along with filter

Stig eh · 11-14-2017, 04:17 PM

Rotella made by shell stig eh

sengli · 11-14-2017, 05:51 PM

I thought rotella was only for diesels

thescreensavers · 11-14-2017, 05:54 PM

Rotella T6 is indeed popular but I'd follow the required Dexos 1/2 specs founds in the manual.

Alex.ZL1 · 11-15-2017, 12:10 AM

T6 is good in Subaru Sti but just follow your manual

Gabhart · 11-15-2017, 05:33 AM

I used it in my built G8 at the recommendation of my engine builder. It used to have more zinc than standard oils which would eat up catalytic converters. I believe Shell reformulated because of this.

I will be staying with GM recommended oil while my Camaro remains stock and under warranty.

Mike C · 11-15-2017, 06:45 AM

I only use T6 in my Ram EcoDiesel.

rorymick · 11-15-2017, 10:50 AM

I just bought 19 Litres of T6. I'm still on the fence about using it or returning it. I don't have catalytic converters in my 2.0 Turbo anymore so I don't have to worry about buggering up the cat.

I'm mainly concerned with its extremely high magnesium and low calcium content. All of the high end gasoline engine oils are high calcium low magnesium.

Zodiac · 11-15-2017, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabhart

I used it in my built G8 at the recommendation of my engine builder. It used to have more zinc than standard oils which would eat up catalytic converters. I believe Shell reformulated because of this.

I will be staying with GM recommended oil while my Camaro remains stock and under warranty.

Off topic.. I'm assuming RC? Seems most of his cars were running it. Which G8 did you have running around Raleigh? Don't recognize the username so was just curious. The Raleigh area G8 group had a great showing. Good looking replacement. Love the HBM.

Gabhart · 11-16-2017, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Zodiac

Off topic.. I'm assuming RC? Seems most of his cars were running it. Which G8 did you have running around Raleigh? Don't recognize the username so was just curious. The Raleigh area G8 group had a great showing. Good looking replacement. Love the HBM.

Yes, RC. Is there anyone else? 2009 White GT. Mostly stuck to Cary and Morrisville Cars and Coffee. Daily drove between Holly Springs, Smithfield and Cary.

The G8 community overall is great. Met some really great people. Have not clicked with the Camaro crowd yet but I admit I haven't really tried!

I think I over modified the G8. The Camaro is everything I was trying to make the G8 be. Always lose money on mods but I am very happy with my 1LE!

Zodiac · 11-16-2017, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabhart

Yes, RC. Is there anyone else? 2009 White GT. Mostly stuck to Cary and Morrisville Cars and Coffee. Daily drove between Holly Springs, Smithfield and Cary.

The G8 community overall is great. Met some really great people. Have not clicked with the Camaro crowd yet but I admit I haven't really tried!

I think I over modified the G8. The Camaro is everything I was trying to make the G8 be. Always lose money on mods but I am very happy with my 1LE!

Valid point on RC.

I used to drive a white G8 GT and went to C&C Cary/Morrisville, now I drive a green Charger scat pack, went through a couple Mustangs in between as well.

Maybe I'll see you at C&C in December.

JeromeS13 · 11-16-2017, 06:55 PM

First question is what do you intend on doing with your car? Daily driving? Track events? If daily driving, stick to a recommended Dexos1 approved oil. Track driving, I'd recommend Motul X-Clean 5W-40 (Dexos2).

*Shameless plug* I just so happen to have (6) 5-liter jugs of Motul X-Clean 5W-40 for sale, and I'm up in Vacaville.

Megahurtz · 11-17-2017, 01:20 PM

no, not good in the LT1 unless you're using it strictly for track duty.

11-14-2017, 04:08 PM	#1
J_MENIS Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 128	Rosella T6? Anyone use this oil for the camaro? I used it on all of my previous builds, but wanted to see if it’s something this community is fond of. Or does anyone recommend a specific brand ? Along with filter

11-14-2017, 05:51 PM	#3
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 948	I thought rotella was only for diesels __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss

11-15-2017, 12:10 AM	#5
Alex.ZL1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 NFG A10 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 48	T6 is good in Subaru Sti but just follow your manual __________________ 2018 ZL1. YouTube @ http://www.youtube.com/zander13productions

11-15-2017, 10:50 AM	#8
rorymick Drives: 2016 Camaro RS 1LT 2.0L Turbo Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 349	I just bought 19 Litres of T6. I'm still on the fence about using it or returning it. I don't have catalytic converters in my 2.0 Turbo anymore so I don't have to worry about buggering up the cat. I'm mainly concerned with its extremely high magnesium and low calcium content. All of the high end gasoline engine oils are high calcium low magnesium. __________________ '16 1LT 2.0T RS - Catless DP, Intake, Tune/ Eibach springs FE3 shocks/ BMR front bar FE4 rear bar/ Xpel'd front end, CP Reload sealed/ Radenso Pro M.

11-14-2017, 04:17 PM	#2
Stig eh Drives: 2017 SS 50th Jan 17 2018 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Canaduh Posts: 123	Rotella made by shell stig eh

11-14-2017, 05:54 PM	#4
thescreensavers Drives: SW 1SS 1LE / Jeep XJ Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: WPB,FL Posts: 799	Rotella T6 is indeed popular but I'd follow the required Dexos 1/2 specs founds in the manual.

11-15-2017, 05:33 AM	#6
Gabhart Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 198	I used it in my built G8 at the recommendation of my engine builder. It used to have more zinc than standard oils which would eat up catalytic converters. I believe Shell reformulated because of this. I will be staying with GM recommended oil while my Camaro remains stock and under warranty.

11-15-2017, 06:45 AM	#7
Mike C Drives: 2014 Buick Regal GS AWD Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northville, MI Posts: 228	I only use T6 in my Ram EcoDiesel.

11-16-2017, 06:55 PM	#12
JeromeS13 Drives: 2017 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: FL Panhandle Posts: 1,559	First question is what do you intend on doing with your car? Daily driving? Track events? If daily driving, stick to a recommended Dexos1 approved oil. Track driving, I'd recommend Motul X-Clean 5W-40 (Dexos2). Shameless plug I just so happen to have (6) 5-liter jugs of Motul X-Clean 5W-40 for sale, and I'm up in Vacaville.

11-17-2017, 01:20 PM	#13
Megahurtz Snackbar Tuning Drives: 2023 SGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 1,118	no, not good in the LT1 unless you're using it strictly for track duty.

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