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OIL THREAD!

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The local auto parts store no longer carries Valvolene T4 or 4T, which ever it was I used to use. They do have Shell Rotella T4. Is that acceptable?
07 Oct 2020 11:38 #1

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Replied by MarkT on topic OIL THREAD!

Most of the Rotella T line has a JASO MA (motorcycle wet clutch) rating. You should find it on the back label near the bottom if I remember correctly.

I use it in my XT250 and it works great.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_Rotella_T
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
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07 Oct 2020 12:17 #2

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Replied by turbodan on topic OIL THREAD!

I have run Rotella T4 15w40 in everything from a 125cc two stroke up to a 600cc inline four. Blackstone has confirmed that it does an excellent job with multiple samples analyzed.

Its a very good choice, doesn't hurt that it is $14 a gallon.
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Thanks for the info. It's $19/gal here.
07 Oct 2020 17:46 #4

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Replied by MarkT on topic OIL THREAD!

Check Walmart. Usually $14 or less.
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
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Replied by asco on topic OIL THREAD!

My choice bought at Cycle Gear. It's a synthetic blend at $9.95 a quart. I like oil threads, their better than ordinary sultry posts...
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1971 CT1-C (BRANDY)
1970 DT1-C (MONICA)
1972 AT2M (ZIFFLE)
1970 CT1-B (HULK)
1971 DT1E (GINA)
1970 CT1-B (CLIDE)
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Replied by Delcowizzid on topic OIL THREAD!

I run this stuff in my 78 dt the clutch loves it I do a lot of clutch slipping doing hard enduro riding and the clutch gets a hammering no slip no shuddering
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