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T4 Rotella for everything??

Discussion in 'The Garage' started by Jasonsblue81, Aug 9, 2022.

  1. Aug 9, 2022 #1
    Jasonsblue81

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    Hey guys. A little off topic, but, Since you sold me on using the t4 rotella with my xs400, can I go ahead use it on my other 2 bikes??. One is a 95 xr200, and the other is a 2003 600 honda shadow. both are rocker arm valve motors...?? thanks.
     
    Jasonsblue81, Aug 9, 2022
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  2. Aug 14, 2022 #2
    Jasonsblue81

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    also. can i mix the rotella with regular motorcycle oil, just to top off the bike until i do a oil chabge??
     
    Jasonsblue81, Aug 14, 2022
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  3. Aug 14, 2022 #3
    Kitchi

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    IS t4 Rotella ok for the clutches?
    Isn't there certain additives in motorcycle oil because of the wet clutches?
     
    Kitchi, Aug 14, 2022
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  4. Aug 14, 2022 #4
    MoonClipper

    MoonClipper XS400 Enthusiast

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    T4 is diesel oil, it has many if the same additives as motorcycle oil, and namely lacks some of the detergent additives that cause damage to clutches. At least, that's how it was explained to me.

    I have about 15k on my bike since I bought it, all on shell Rotella T4.
     
    MoonClipper, Aug 14, 2022
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  5. Aug 14, 2022 #5
    MoonClipper

    MoonClipper XS400 Enthusiast

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    To answer the question: I've topped off my bike with motorcycle oil when it was leaking recently, had no issues. I run T4, I don't see how mixing would cause and adverse issues.
     
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  6. Aug 14, 2022 #6
    Jasonsblue81

    Jasonsblue81 colorado Kid

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    thanks. yea i didnt think be a issue. I just havent replaced the stator gasket yet and i dont even know for sure if that is it but, i want to start on the rotella because of cost, and who knows when i will get it fixed.
     
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  7. Aug 15, 2022 #7
    JPaganel

    JPaganel XS400 Addict

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    Rotella meets the JASO-MA oil spec. (Actually, probably JASO-MA2) And that's the spec you need per the manual.
     
    JPaganel, Aug 15, 2022
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  8. Aug 16, 2022 #8
    Kitchi

    Kitchi XS400 Enthusiast

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    Good to know
    Thank you
     
    Kitchi, Aug 16, 2022
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