Rotella T

[Greg Galinsky]

DGraber460 at aol.com wrote:
> Do I remember hearing something about Rotella being high on the detergent side, and maybe resulting in leaking after switch over?
> I switched my wifes 98 A6 (~ 98k miles) over to Rotella T 15-40 (dino- not synth) and the sucker is leaking nastily on the exhaust and stinks up the place. Is it coincidence or the detergent.
> 
> Dennis
> Denver
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Dennis

The detergent level in Rotella is higher than convetional oils.  All 
oils formulated for heavy diesel usage have high detergents.  It's just 
doing it's job in getting the crap out of the  motor and keeping in in 
suspension long enough to get it to the filter.

Your wifes A6 may have been sludged up and the Rotella is cleaning 
things out

Good luck
Happy New Year to all

Greg Galinsky
G & G Service