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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Diesel Rated 15W-40

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?
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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It would probably affect your mileage (MPG) but should offer better protection in HOT weather. Give it a shot and let us know.
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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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
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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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.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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If it meets the specs it should be ok.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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