Any reason not to run Rotella T6 in a 4-wheeler or side-by-side since it meets the JASO requirements?

It's good stuff!

I've run the Rotella 15-40 for years. No oil related issues.

I used it in my 2 Yamaha Rhinos way back when

JASO...its fine

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.

I run it in my king quad 750. No problems

Great stuff. I used it in all my motorcycles as well. Use it with confidence.

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

I run T6 5w40 in my Kioti tractor....6 qts...Wix XP filter

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.

yes---------'JASO----MA & MB'

https://www.rymax-lubricants.com/updates/what-does-the-jaso-oil-specification-mean/

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Using the factory specified oil will cost you maybe $5 to $10 a year more and could save some expensive headaches.

It's JASO approved and I have been using it for years in at least half a dozen atv's and SxS's.

Been using it for years in my Honda Rancher great stuff!

I`ve been using Rotella T6 5w-40 in my Yamaha motorcycles for years.
They brought out T6 in 15w-40 which is what I`m using now.
Walmart stocks it.