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Giving a special shoutout to Clarissa Rankin and TwinStix in this edition of the Shell Rotella Newsletter. Be sure to check them out on Instagram for tips for maintenance and the trucking lifestyle on the road.

April

“This is my first Shell Rotella® SuperRigs®. I never thought I belonged here. My buddy twisted my arm to come. I'm glad he did because this is one of the best days in my life. Since I was around 8, I remember looking at SuperRigs® calendars and thinking how cool it would be to be in there some day. 38 years later, here I am. When they told me, I didn't know what to say. My breath was taken away. I was in shock. I couldn't have been happier.”

– Bryan Koliha, Schuyler, Nebraska

May

"I'm a third-generation truck driver. My dad actually brought me home from the hospital in a cabover Peterbilt when I was born. I started coming to SuperRigs® in 2019 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. I love coming because it's all about passion and hard-working people and family. The people here treat you like family. It's not just about trucks. It's about hard-working trucks and the hard-working people that drive trucks."

– Buck Crombie, Checotah, Oklahoma

June

"This is my first Shell Rotella® SuperRigs®. 40 years of great trucks, great oil. It's an historical event. My goal was not to win best of show. It was to make the calendar. It's monumental to make the calendar. When they came up to me and said, "how are you doing?", I was like, Ohhhh, I was just, I couldn't, sorry, but it's just a passion. I mean, all your work pays off. Somebody notices the pride you take in your ride, and it's just great!"

– Mike Hicks, Joplin, Missouri

Your Heavy Duty Questions!

You had questions and we have answers. Take a look at what our technical experts had to say about your heavy duty questions.

Our Shell Rotella T1 30W or 40 would work well. Also, our Rotella T4 15W-40, T5 15W-40 and T6 15W-40. All of these motor oils have 1200 ppm of zinc which can be used for your 1967 Barracuda 440 flat tappet engine.

Zinc is an important component in Zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP) which forms a sacrificial anti-wear film in an engine to help protect internal components such as a camshaft. Most Shell Rotella engine oils, including T6 5W-40 Full Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil, contain approximately 1200 ppm of zinc which will benefit older and high-performance engines.

Yes. Shell Rotella T4 15W-40 Triple Protection Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil meets the JASO DH-2, MA, and MA2 specifications which are applicable for motorcycles with a wet clutch system. In addition, Shell Rotella^® T6 5W-40 and Shell Rotella T6 15W-40 Full Synthetic meet specifications. As always, please be sure to check your OEM and warranty requirements.

We love to see what hardworking truckers are up to! Enjoy a view from the road from their vantage point. To submit your truck to be featured on the Shell Rotella Newsletter, stay tuned to the Shell Rotella social channels.

Keeping up with the news is tough when you're hard at work. The Dispatch Digest makes it easy, combining tips, tricks and more about happenings in the industry.

Tips for choosing the right motor oil

Shell Global Solutions OEM Technical Manager, Karin Haumann, recently spoke with Adam Malik from Auto Service World to discuss what shops need to think about when it comes to motor oil. Karin notes that “Engine designs can vary widely between manufacturers, which can impact the performance of the oil. For example, bulk oil temperatures can impact the rate of sludge formation or oil oxidation. Increased performance of engine oil characteristics can facilitate enhancements in engine design without the risk of overstressing the oil.” Please visit the link below to read more expert advice on choosing the right motor oil.

Level up your engine protection with Shell Rotella T6 and T5! From now until September 30, 2023, get a $20 digital gift card when you purchase 11.3 liters (3 gallons) of T6 full synthetic, or get a $10 digital gift card when you purchase 11.3 liters (3 gallons) of T5 synthetic blend. Terms apply.

The big rigs rolled into Cowboy Country earlier this June to celebrate the 41st annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck beauty contest in Gillette, Wyoming. SuperRigs is not just a celebration of the trucking industry but also a tribute to the unsung heroes who tirelessly traverse the nation's highways, delivering goods that keep our economy moving. It's a chance for truckers to shine and receive the recognition they truly deserve.