Just an update to my ride running the Rotella t6 synthetic. It runs flawlessly. I had trans noises before on the old oil when i bought my Rubicon. It only had 900 miles on it. Changed out the oil and cleaned the filter, and ran chevron techron through two tanks of fuel and it's running like new. I had hard starting issues before, now you touch the starter and it's running perfect. I just went on a camping trip where we worked the transmission hard riding two up going up some long technical grades. It sounds so smooth and has that honda whine that i love. It shifts between drive, low and reverse like butter now also. I'll run it long term and i'll post back if i ever have a problem.
Your opinions on using Shell Rotella in the Rubicon
I started this thread after i mentioned in another thread i was going to change out my oil in my rubicon with Shell Rotella t6 5w40 oil. It created quite a stir. I've read a few of your comments in my other post, but i'm looking to get more insite into this issue. Is the Rotella safe for the Hondamatic? How many have used it? I don't think it has any harmful additives but i'm not an expert. Please explain if you know. Thanks
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I recently switched for GN4 to Shell Rotella T6 in my 2011 Rubicon and my 2012 Big Red.
Needless to say, wish I had done it sooner........ T6 is great, IMO.
Needless to say, wish I had done it sooner........ T6 is great, IMO.
I recently switched from GN4 to Shell Rotella T6 in my 2011 Rubicon and my 2012 Big Red.
Needless to say, wish I had done it sooner........ T6 is great, IMO.
Needless to say, wish I had done it sooner........ T6 is great, IMO.
I'm probably going to start using t6 here soon in my rincon
I just got a 02 Rubicon and put rotella T6 in it can't complain so far starts easy on the cold and the shifting feels good
Syn. Oil is the only way to go.I just got a 02 Rubicon and put rotella T6 in it can't complain so far starts easy on the cold and the shifting feels good
Only one negative is to keep the dinosaur oil in new vehicle's until the break in time is up. Syn. Oil is Soo slippery it it won't let the ring's seat to the cylinder.
Personal preference I like to run Valvoline oil, with the addatives for the clutches.
ive been using t6 syn since my first rubi in 05. have had
an 07 and 09.still loving it !
an 07 and 09.still loving it !
I run Shell T6 in all three of the Honda ATVs, they are all manual shift.
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I run Honda HP4 in all 3 machines after break in miles. May move to HP4S for the 2021 Rubicon next change. Opinions? Anyone use HP4S in the older machines. I have a 2003 Rubicon and a 2004 450ES as well as the 2021 Deluxe DCT EPS. TIA
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