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15/40 diesel oil in my 1.9 dg petrol with 47k
Posted: 29 Mar 2012, 13:47
by johny342
hello would 15/40 diesel mineral oil be fine in my 1.9 dg petrol? it says vw505.00 and api cf/sl acea a2/ b2?
many thanks
Re: 15/40 diesel oil in my 1.9 dg petrol with 47k
Posted: 29 Mar 2012, 13:53
by Mickyfin
Yes, I have some in my 1.9DG and its made the engine quieter, however, only use in the summer, not winter, use the thinner 10 in winter as if temps drop considerably, then you will experience starting crank probs, and tickover stalling when cold due to diesel oil thickening.
Re: 15/40 diesel oil in my 1.9 dg petrol with 47k
Posted: 29 Mar 2012, 13:55
by johny342
thats great thanks for that. i know they have different cleaning adds in too.
Re: 15/40 diesel oil in my 1.9 dg petrol with 47k
Posted: 29 Mar 2012, 19:16
by California Dreamin
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