| Trucker Salute: | | SuperRigs Calendar Feature | | | | On the Road Advice: | | Insights from Shell Rotella Specialists | | | | Why Do I Have to Top-Off Oil in My Engine? | Most of you probably check your oil level each day or when you fill your fuel tank. A low oil level can lead to faster oil degradation (oxidation), faster oil consumption, and potentially shorter engine life.
When discussing the issue of oil consumption, we must keep in mind that there are only two ways oil is consumed in a diesel engine: Oil is either burned in the combustion chamber, or it leaks through seals or gaskets.
Several factors or conditions can affect the amount of oil an engine consumes. | | | | | | | | | | Pictures from The Road | | |  | | Mike Burkholder - 2016 Kenworth W900L | | • Mike Burkholder’s long-hood Kenworth is a study in classic elegance brought up to modern show-truck standards. Cloaked in a rich metallic mocha and slashed with gold striping that flows from hood to sleeper, the W900L commands the highway with a stretched wheelbase, mirror-bright Texas bumper, and towering chrome 8-inch stacks. Hand-polished tanks, deck plates, and half-fenders sparkle beside the smooth-sided, high-shine van trailer that mirrors the landscape as it rolls. From the recessed LED cab lights to the precision-cut stainless trim, every detail speaks to Mike’s dedication to craftsmanship and the pride of a driver who turns heads whether he’s easing onto a fairground lot or hauling freight across state lines. |  | | Adriaan Hengstmengel - 2007 GMC C5500 Service Truck | | • Adriaan Hengstmengel’s GMC C5500 blends work-site muscle with polished curb appeal. The crisp white cab carries sky-blue accent stripes and H-BAR Rock Co. Ltd. livery, while a purpose-built utility body—diamond-plate clad and packed with organized compartments—houses everything needed for on-the-spot repairs. Up top, a Cobra 5500 knuckle-boom crane stands ready to hoist, the stout front bumper-winch combo hints at off-road rescues, and mirror-like Alcoa wheels add a flash of show-truck shine. Equal parts mobile workshop and rolling business card, Adriaan’s C5500 proves that capability and presentation can ride on the same set of wheels. | | Want to see your truck in the spotlight? | | Message us on Facebook or Instagram with a photo of your rig and a brief description or fun story, and you could be featured in the next Shell Rotella newsletter! | | | | | | | | Diesel Dispatch | | Product Spotlight: Shell Rotella® T5 15W-40 | | | | Balanced Protection for Hardworking Engines | | Looking for an engine oil that delivers reliable performance with enhanced wear protection and fuel economy benefits? Shell Rotella® T5 15W-40 Synthetic Blend is engineered to help keep your engine running smoothly—whether you're managing a fleet or working your truck hard on the road. | | | | | | | | | | | | Spotlight: | | Thank-a-Trucker | | | | Shell Rotella to Debut “Thank-a-Trucker” Tribute Video with Donation to St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week | | In celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 14‑20), Shell Rotella will debut a special tribute video honoring the professional drivers who keep our country moving. The video features a collection of heartfelt messages recorded by attendees at the 2025 Mid-America Trucking Show as part of the brand’s “Thank-a-Trucker” campaign. | | | | | | | | | | Spotlight: | | Hard-Working Synthetics | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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