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Old 11-20-2015, 06:02 PM
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So I read a few posts about using rotella T6 oil in 4.0's. I live in Colorado where the winter is mostly cold (teens-twenties) in the morning with occasional negative temperature streaks. I also have a noisy lifter, just wondering what anyone would advise for or against
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T6 and Wix filter. Don't look back.

Where in CO? Lived in Denver for 17 years. Really miss it.
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Originally Posted by roninofako
T6 and Wix filter. Don't look back.

Where in CO? Lived in Denver for 17 years. Really miss it.
Down in the springs, its changed quite a bit in my opinion, lots of out of staters
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I run T6 all the time. I'd switch to 0W40 but its more dough. Mainly for that cold start up! Everything else seems fine.
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T6 is currently what I'm running. Mostly for zddp additive. Might to switch to Mobil 1 next oil chance though. Still haven't decided. But as of right now I'm very happy with T6
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Originally Posted by Jethro4days
T6 is currently what I'm running. Mostly for zddp additive. Might to switch to Mobil 1 next oil chance though. Still haven't decided. But as of right now I'm very happy with T6
Unless Mobil 1 has a diesel specific oil I wouldnt. I run delo 400 xle in mine personally.
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I use t6, also. we frequently had sub zero temps the last 2 winters. even with 190k miles on it, my xj didn't make any funny noises on cold start up. it sat outside 12-14 hours a day while I was at work, it was nice and cold.
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T6 and Wix go together like peas and carrots. Forrest Gump uses that combo in his 4.0.
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Used T6 for over 1 year. It has good detergent and cleans well.
I switched back to Mobil 1 0-30 and picked up 1+ mpg and it has better load/wear characteristics.
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T6 is the bomb.
For the lifter tick use Engine Restorer.
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5w-40 or 15w-40?
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Winter or summer?
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Originally Posted by coloradowheeler
5w-40 or 15w-40?
I think t6 is only available 5w-40.
It's good for cold or hot weather.
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