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December 10, 2010, 06:46:33 pm

catlin_cava

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Can I use this Oil?
« on: December 10, 2010, 06:46:33 pm »
My dad has an extra Gallon of QuakerState 5W30 and i was wondering if I can use it in my TDI, I'm Due for my oil change,
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Reply #1December 11, 2010, 10:14:00 am

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Re: Can I use this Oil?
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2010, 10:14:00 am »
as long as its CF CS something like that "C" rated.. its for compression ignition..

my bet is its sm, sc, or sf rated (for a gasser)
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Reply #2December 11, 2010, 12:33:00 pm

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Re: Can I use this Oil?
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2010, 12:33:00 pm »
Not without  some additives. Better to get the proper stuff. Yes it'll work, but if it's not rated for diesel, your oil will get all coked up, among other things
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Reply #3December 11, 2010, 03:13:12 pm

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Re: Can I use this Oil?
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2010, 03:13:12 pm »
The turbo will cook for sure this time catlin ;)

You can use diesel oil in a gasser but not gasser oil in a diesel.
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