View Full Version : Diesel Rated 15W-40


kennyfrc1
01-15-2009, 07:06 PM
Any thoughts on using it in the 8. Diesel oils are usually better than gasoline engine oils in a variety of ways.

What could they offer the RX8?

EDZRIDE
01-15-2009, 07:18 PM
It would probably affect your mileage (MPG) but should offer better protection in HOT weather. Give it a shot and let us know.

04RX8man
01-15-2009, 07:25 PM
prob lower the mileage some but great protection especially if it can withhold a diesel motor...i know of ppl using 20w50 in their 8's so 15w40 would not b bad just might take some mpg away

Icemark
01-15-2009, 09:47 PM
I have used 15W40 Castrol Tection Extra for Diesel before in RX-7s but have not tried it in the 8 yet.

Big advantage is that diesel oils are typically very very low in ash and cleaner burning that oils for standard automotive uses and still meets a SM certification rating.

Really I have not seen any big differences when opening up 13B engines that have used it vs regular oils.

Jax_RX8
01-16-2009, 01:28 PM
See PM response

Nubo
01-16-2009, 04:54 PM
Get a CB radio too, good buddy.

:)


If it meets the specs it should be ok.

04RX8man
01-16-2009, 07:22 PM
^haha