​New Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 0w-40 Engine Oil Provides Protection For Diesels Operating In Cold Climates

January 2020

Houston, TX Shell Lubricants is introducing Shell Rotella® T6 Full Synthetic 0W-40 heavy-duty diesel engine oil which is now licensed as API CK-4 service category. The engine oil is designed to meet the needs of advanced engine technologies for both on-road and off-road vehicles and equipment.

“Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 0W-40 heavy-duty engine oil is intended for engines operating in tough, cold weather,” said Megan Pino, Shell Rotella Global Brand Manager. “This low-viscosity engine oil which now meets the current CK-4 engine oil standard provides the low-temperature performance needed to keep trucks and off-highway equipment moving in harsh conditions.”

Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 0W-40 heavy-duty engine oil is formulated with Triple Protection Plus™ technology. The engine oil is designed to provide protection against wear, deposits and oil breakdown and offers excellent pumpability at low operating temperatures. Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 0W-40 is suitable for on-road and off-road applications requiring API CK-4 engine oil. The exclusive low ash formulation helps protect the exhaust catalysts and particulate filters found on the latest low emission diesel vehicles.

Key benefits of Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 0W-40 include:

* Outstanding Wear Performance – Advanced wear protection for long engine life.

* Excellent Deposit Control – The advanced multi-functional dispersant additives in combination with synthetic base oils provide and enhanced level of protection against the effects of soot, dirt and other contaminants.

* Improved Heat Resistance – The oil resists breakdown by heat to provide continuous protection throughout the service interval.

* Protection in Extreme Climates – Provides improved low temperature flow compared to a conventional SAE 15W-40.

* Emissions Systems Compatibility – Advanced low-ash formulation helps control blocking of or poisoning of exhaust after-treatment devices, helping maintain DPF service life.

Specifications, Approvals and Recommendations for Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 0W-40:

* API CK-4, CJ-4

* Caterpillar ECF-3, ECF-2, ECF-1A

* Cummins CES 20086

* Ford WSS-M2C171-F1

* Mack EO-S 4.5

* Volvo VDS-4.5, VDS-4

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