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07-11-2016, 05:08 PM | #1 |
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12k mile Rotella T6 Oil analysis
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I decided to do this oil analysis a few months back when a few people on this forum were discussing oil and how Rotella T6 wasn't a good oil choice for our engine because it doesn't have the LL04 cert. That it wouldn't hold up for long intervals and that BMW oil is better. Well, here's an oil analysis from my E70 35d. ALL emissions are intact, to include the DPF and SCR. I also run a JBD @100%. In addition to the 11,849 miles driven, more than 2k miles were spent towing my 335d (on an open trailer) to and from multiple track events and to BPC in NC, which obviously stresses the engine/ oil more. That said, I would never run oil this long, especially on a vehicle I plan on keeping for a long time however, I did this time to get some data. I've run Rotella T6 and Archoil for the last 73k miles in this engine. I've changed the oil every 5-7500 miles, I add Archoil 9100 during each change and I use genuine BMW oil filters. So there you have it. I would love to see 11-12k mile analysis on BMW oil... anyone? Last edited by 335dsleeper; 07-12-2016 at 08:11 AM.. |
07-11-2016, 05:11 PM | #2 |
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I think you meant because it "doesn't" have LL04 certification.
Great analysis. I remember TDIwyse yielding great results with the T6 oil as well. I started running it last month. |
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07-11-2016, 05:31 PM | #5 |
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Looks very good. This is what I expected and the reason I decided to go the T6 route as well. What brand filter are you running?
As far as the vs BMW LL04 oil, the only argument would be that low ash oil is better for those with DPF intact. However you sacrifice wear quality with any low ash oil. Looks like I'll be doing 7500 to 8000 OCIs with the Rotella. |
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My vehicle has already past BMW's DPF's life expectancy anyhow. It'll need cleaned or replaced regardless of Rotella being used. FYI-Rotella T6 is a low SAP oil safe for DPF's. I'm more than happy with 5k changes. Tractor supply sells T6 for $19.99-$21.99. 2 Gal of T6, BMW filter and 8oz of Archoil for less than $75. Pretty inexpensive piece of mind... |
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Is this rotella 5/40 or 5/30? Who's running 5/40?
I use this stuff in my skid steer, it has the look of liquid gold. Hehe. And the archoil, how much do you add with this mixture? |
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07-11-2016, 06:12 PM | #11 |
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I've only seen T6 in 5w40, which is what I run. Archoil is 1oz per quart of engine oil.
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Nice.
I've gone 2 years (but less than 10k miles) on my Cummins with the Shell Rotella and had good UOA's. Comparing Shell Rotella to Mobil 1 ESP on my 335d. Both 5w-40. Both seemed like good oils to me... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...6&postcount=25
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Great info.
Been running T6 in my previous TDI's since forever. '05 Jetta TDI has 391,000 miles and still going strong. Plan on using it in the 335d as well.
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My notation, btw, is <Mileage on car when sampled>, <Miles on oil change> Rotella Castrol @ 81700, 12,400 Castrol @ 43630, 7,210 ALUMINUM 6 11 11 CHROMIUM 3 4 2 IRON 47 71 49 COPPER 4 7 7 LEAD 0 1 1 TIN 1 0 0 MOLYBDENUM 55 1 1 NICKEL 1 3 1 MANGANESE 1 2 4 SILVER 0 0 0 TITANIUM 0 1 1 POTASSIUM 1552 9 9 BORON 514 0 1 SILICON 4 3 3 SODIUM 18 3 3 CALCIUM 689 1737 1961 MAGNESIUM 965 15 11 PHOSPHORUS 748 656 720 ZINC 980 738 863 BARIUM 0 0 0 |
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