I wonder why Shell hasn't been sued yet? If they can't meet the JASO standard they say they can, you'd think someone would've already sued them for millions for making a false claim. That's called false advertising! I foresee a class action lawsuit in the future.
Plus, there's all the engines and clutches that were damaged by not having a product that met the JASO standard. There's got to be more millions to be had for some attorney's out there.
Chris
There have been not been any assertions by anyone that Rotella is not a good oil, or that it does cause clutch slippage, or that using it will cause engine damage. The discussion has been about whether or not it is a JASO MA certified oil. Until a claim has been corroborated, it is only the opinion of whomever is stating it. Whether that contravenes some labeling law or not is beyond me. That is for JASO to deal with if they so choose.
It does not state that it is JASO MA certified on the label. It does not state that it is on their website. It is not on the list of JASO MA certified oils. I have previously posted an email response from Shell USA confirming that Rotella does not have JASO MA certification, and that they have never submitted it for JASO MA certification, and at that time had no plans to. It is not JASO MA certified.
There are many people who like this oil and choose to use it and have never had a problem, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I have used it as well with no problem, but I don't intentionally mislead others by telling them that it is a JASO MA oil, because it isn't.
No matter how fond people are of it, and no matter how well it performs, none of that makes it a JASO MA certified oil.
For those people like yourself for whom JASO MA certification is not of importance, it is irrelevant whether it is certified or not and they will happily continue to use it. I see nothing wrong with that, their choice.
For those for whom it does matter, understanding the difference between a claim of compliance and an actual certification of compliance might be of interest to them. I see nothing wrong with understanding that difference either.