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 Rotella T6 -> 5w40 vs 15w40?
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05-19-2023, 08:29 PM
15W40 might be quite heavy for the CB1100, possibly even under Texas heat.

Rotella T5 is definitely not recommended for motorcycles with a wet clutch.

If you can find T6 10W40 you might be fine.

I used T6 5W40 in the heavy and hot summers in southern Ontario.
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RE: Rotella T6 -> 5w40 vs 15w40? - by GoldOxide_imp - 05-19-2023, 08:29 PM
RE: Rotella T6 -> 5w40 vs 15w40? - by Whoops - 08-02-2024, 04:35 AM

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