Shell Rotella® Expands Industry-Leading Portfolio With Introduction Of Shell Rotella Gas Truck Engine Oil
Las Vegas, NV… Shell Lubricants is introducing Shell Rotella® Gas Truck full synthetic engine oil providing, extreme protection for towing and hauling for gasoline-powered pickup trucks and SUVs. The oil, from the makers of Shell Rotella heavy duty diesel engine oil, offers the unsurpassed protection these engines need in three viscosity grades: 0W-20, 5W-20 and 5W-30 beginning in January in the U.S. and in May in Canada. The oil will be available in 1 quart, 5 quart and Ecobox in the U.S. and 5 liter in Canada.
“We’re excited to introduce an oil for pickup trucks and SUVs that meets the
demands of modern and older gasoline engines,” said Megan Pino, Shell Rotella
global brand manager. “We have more than 40 years’ experience protecting
hard-working engines, so we understand what kind of operating conditions these
vehicles are likely to face. Whether being driven for work or fun Shell Rotella® Gas
Truck full synthetic engine oil works hard to protect and prolong engine life
for all new and older trucks and SUVs.”
Shell
Rotella, the number one brand of heavy-duty engine oil[1], is the first major oil brand to
introduce a complete portfolio of full synthetic motor oils for both heavy duty
diesel engines and gasoline-powered trucks and SUVs. All three grades of Shell
Rotella Gas Truck motor oil are formulated to provide unsurpassed wear
protection in even the most extreme conditions trucks and SUVs face, including
heavy hauling, towing, extreme temperatures and off-road. The synthetic base
oil delivers added oxidation stability, improved volatility and low-temperature
properties.
Shell
Rotella Gas Truck is recommended for use in gasoline-powered pick-up trucks and
SUVs, including those that experience more extreme conditions, including
driving with heavy loads, stop and go driving, frequent short trips, extreme hot
or cold temperatures, and extensive idling. The oil is approved for use in
Ford, GM, Ram and Toyota gas-powered trucks and SUVs.
Shell Rotella Gas Truck 0W-20 and
5W-20 full synthetic motor oils help protect engines in extreme
temperatures and conditions and outperform conventional motor oil in severe
driving conditions providing unsurpassed wear protection and helping prevent
sludge and other damaging deposits. Both oils meet API SN PLUS and API
SN-Resource Conserving and are ideal for modern turbocharged engines. SAE 0W-20
and 5W-20 viscosity grade oils are commonly recommended for use in many new
vehicles with modern engine technology[2] for maximum fuel economy and performance.
Shell Rotella Gas Truck
5W-30 is recommended for use in vehicles requiring
the use of SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil under all driving conditions.
The oil is ideal for pick-ups and SUVs that may experience more extreme
conditions including driving with a heavy load, in dusty conditions, stop and
go driving, frequent short trips, extreme hot or cold temperatures, and
extensive idling.
Specifications
and Approvals for Shell Rotella® Gas
Truck oil:
•API SN-Resource Conserving (also all previous
categories)
•API SN PLUS
•ILSAC GF-5
•Chrysler MS-6395
•Ford WSS-M2C947-B1
•GM dexos1™ Gen 2[3]
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