Case study – shell rotella t5 10w-40
Concrete company increases oil drain interval by 50% with Shell Rotella T5 10W-40, saving an estimated $15,485 annually.
COUNTRY: California, USA
APPLICATION: Automotive on Road Heavy Duty Vehicles
KEY EDGE: Shell Rotella T3 15W-40 & Shell LubeAnalyst
50%
INCREASE IN OIL
DRAIN INTERVAL
1 CHALLENGE
Robertson's Ready Mix was operating a fleet of concrete mixer trucks and were looking at ways of reducing their oil drain intervals (ODI), while at the same time maintaining engine protection.
2 SOLUTION
Shell's Lubricant specialists implemented Shell LubeAnalyst oil condition monitoring as part of trial on the existing lubricant product across 92 mixer trucks. The outcome of which prompted a recommended switch to Rotella T5 10W-40.
3 OUTCOME
Moving to Shell Rotella T5 10W-40 has extended oil drain intervals (ODI) by 50% from 800 hours to 1,200 hours while maintaining engine protection.
4 VALUE
The reduced maintenance and product costs associated with longer product life and reduced ODI saw the company reporting estimated annual savings of US $15,485.
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