My first job out of college was on a Hydroturbine development for Argentina. We were an American company, the customer was Argentinian and their consultants were Swedish. Suspiciously, although we won the contract, the customer routinely raised the issue of what international standard should be applied to satisfy the contract. It sure seemed like an attempt to renegotiate price....
According to the US brochure for Rotella T6, it says it meets JASO MA2. Listing an API rating for a SI engine wouldn't add much to the marketing for a Diesel motor oil. In fact, it would probably add confusion and possibly result in the loss of some diesel owners......
In all honesty, Rotella T6 is likely cheaper than a T4 MC oil, because most Diesel engines are larger and have generous oil capacities. Motorcycles, on the other hand, are toys and people tend to overspend on toys.
According to the US brochure for Rotella T6, it says it meets JASO MA2. Listing an API rating for a SI engine wouldn't add much to the marketing for a Diesel motor oil. In fact, it would probably add confusion and possibly result in the loss of some diesel owners......
In all honesty, Rotella T6 is likely cheaper than a T4 MC oil, because most Diesel engines are larger and have generous oil capacities. Motorcycles, on the other hand, are toys and people tend to overspend on toys.
I knocked, but the door was open.......
Central PA: 2016 Lupin RS - Keys and no TPMS
Central PA: 2016 Lupin RS - Keys and no TPMS