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Any reason not to run Rotella T6 in a 4-wheeler or side-by-side since it meets the JASO requirements?
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It's good stuff!
I've run the Rotella 15-40 for years. No oil related issues.
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I used it in my 2 Yamaha Rhinos way back when
JASO...its fine
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A mechanic told me that Polaris PS4 has an additive that prevents sticking in the oil pressure valve. If it sticks, it's a very expensive repair as the entire engine has to be torn down. Whether is BS I don't know. I do know that the valve sticking can be a problem as it happened to me. I was using Mobile 1.
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I run it in my king quad 750. No problems
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Great stuff. I used it in all my motorcycles as well. Use it with confidence.
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I know it sure holds up big time in a car or 4 Runner's 2200 RE engine...
Its a pretty tough oil... I normally run Mobil 1 heavy duty stuff.... but trying it, I was impressed...
20K oil change analysis, came back that the oil still had a lot of life in it...
the TBN came back as 4...
used Mobil 1 filter, for the entire 20K...
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I know it sure holds up big time in a car or 4 Runner's 2200 RE engine...
Its a pretty tough oil... I normally run Mobil 1 heavy duty stuff.... but trying it, I was impressed...
20K oil change analysis, came back that the oil still had a lot of life in it...
the TBN came back as 4...
used Mobil 1 filter, for the entire 20K... Mobile 1 filter vs Wix XP filter ? what cha think ? 20K miles.......wow
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I run T6 5w40 in my Kioti tractor....6 qts...Wix XP filter ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/9HXlAHQ.jpg)
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Rotella has a super reputation, but it may not be the right choice for an ATV.
Some ATV's require an additive for the clutches. I can't remember the spec, but it's there & not present in other oils. An old Honda dealer once told me he was out ATV oil so he wasn't giving me a sales pitch cause he couldn't sell me any if I wanted it.. But that I should use ATV specked oil. Didn't matter if it was Kawasaki, Suzuki or whatever, just use an ATV specked oil.
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Rotella has a super reputation, but it may not be the right choice for an ATV.
Some ATV's require an additive for the clutches. I can't remember the spec, but it's there & not present in other oils. An old Honda dealer once told me he was out ATV oil so he wasn't giving me a sales pitch cause he couldn't sell me any if I wanted it.. But that I should use ATV specked oil. Didn't matter if it was Kawasaki, Suzuki or whatever, just use an ATV specked oil.
I do.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the spec you're speaking of is JASO and Rotella T6 meets JASO/JASO MA. The only reason not to use it, would be based on RockChuck's post above. I remember reading something about it and what you mentioned, that's why I started the thread. I appreciate your reply, thanks.
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A mechanic told me that Polaris PS4 has an additive that prevents sticking in the oil pressure valve. If it sticks, it's a very expensive repair as the entire engine has to be torn down. Whether is BS I don't know. I do know that the valve sticking can be a problem as it happened to me. I was using Mobile 1. The mechanic at our dealership said the same thing about the valve. He said if your were going to run other oil at least add 1 quart of Polaris oil to the mix. I have a Yamaha ATV now and use T-6 in it as well as in my motorcycle.
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Rotella has a super reputation, but it may not be the right choice for an ATV.
Some ATV's require an additive for the clutches. I can't remember the spec, but it's there & not present in other oils. An old Honda dealer once told me he was out ATV oil so he wasn't giving me a sales pitch cause he couldn't sell me any if I wanted it.. But that I should use ATV specked oil. Didn't matter if it was Kawasaki, Suzuki or whatever, just use an ATV specked oil.
I do.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the spec you're speaking of is JASO and Rotella T6 meets JASO/JASO MA. The only reason not to use it, would be based on RockChuck's post above. I remember reading something about it and what you mentioned, that's why I started the thread. I appreciate your reply, thanks. Great! Rotella checks another box. Heck of a lot easier to get my hands on & probably less cost than Honda oil. Been a fan of Rotella for decades.
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Rotella has a super reputation, but it may not be the right choice for an ATV.
Some ATV's require an additive for the clutches. I can't remember the spec, but it's there & not present in other oils. An old Honda dealer once told me he was out ATV oil so he wasn't giving me a sales pitch cause he couldn't sell me any if I wanted it.. But that I should use ATV specked oil. Didn't matter if it was Kawasaki, Suzuki or whatever, just use an ATV specked oil.
I do.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the spec you're speaking of is JASO and Rotella T6 meets JASO/JASO MA. The only reason not to use it, would be based on RockChuck's post above. I remember reading something about it and what you mentioned, that's why I started the thread. I appreciate your reply, thanks. Great! Rotella checks another box. Heck of a lot easier to get my hands on & probably less cost than Honda oil. Been a fan of Rotella for decades. WAY cheaper than Honda oil or at least where I live.
24HCF in its entirety, is solely responsible for why my children do not have college funds, my mortgage isn't paid-off and why I will never retire early enough to enjoy the remainder of my life.
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Rotella has a super reputation, but it may not be the right choice for an ATV.
Some ATV's require an additive for the clutches. I can't remember the spec, but it's there & not present in other oils. An old Honda dealer once told me he was out ATV oil so he wasn't giving me a sales pitch cause he couldn't sell me any if I wanted it.. But that I should use ATV specked oil. Didn't matter if it was Kawasaki, Suzuki or whatever, just use an ATV specked oil.
I do.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the spec you're speaking of is JASO and Rotella T6 meets JASO/JASO MA. The only reason not to use it, would be based on RockChuck's post above. I remember reading something about it and what you mentioned, that's why I started the thread. I appreciate your reply, thanks. Great! Rotella checks another box. Heck of a lot easier to get my hands on & probably less cost than Honda oil. Been a fan of Rotella for decades. use to have a 1998 Honda 750 I bought new in 98... kept it three years....use to run Rotella T 4, 15W40 in it
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Rotella T6 is what I use in my dreaded 6.0 Powerstroke so its convenient to run in my 2003 Yamaha Kodiak since I bought it in 2010. Zero issues. When I was checking on compatability back then, it was good to go.
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I run T6 in all 4 off my kodiaks and have had zero problems with the wet clutch in any of them. Actually my generator, rider mower , push mower and snowblower gets it too. And just so other are clear you should not run automotive oil in your atv unless it meets the JASO specs.
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The reason they want you to use atv specific oil is because of the wet clutch, oils with any kind of detergent in it will destroy it. I've got a buddy that's been using the Rotella for years and has never had a problem with it, i've been tempted to try it but after wrecking 2 wet clutches I'm a bit paranoid about using a non-atv specific oil.
That's ok, I'll ass shoot a dink.
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Using the factory specified oil will cost you maybe $5 to $10 a year more and could save some expensive headaches.
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