Oil (yes i know) But question on alternative to rotella

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  • eran_k
    • Jan 2026

    #1

    Oil (yes i know) But question on alternative to rotella

    Over here we don't have Shell oils, can i use Valvoline All-Fleet Plus 15W40 Oil instead?

    Thanks
    Eran
  • Nessism
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    • Mar 2006
    • 35784
    • Torrance, CA

    #2
    That oil is fine. A goodly amount of zinc for high pressure protection, such as for the cams and transmission gears.
    Ed

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    • 1_v8_merc

      #3
      I've run all kinds of cheap diesel oil in my 650, never a problem. If you're worried about Low zinc count, why not use a zinc additive.

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      • Badooka

        #4
        Yeah I just put a jug in my bike today- The Valvoline got it on sale at Auto Zone for 13 bucks.
        Runs and shifts smooth- I always use Rotella but they were out, this will do for a few months until the weather gets too bad.

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