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Re: Diesel Engine Oil for older cars?

Subject: Re: Diesel Engine Oil for older cars?
From: Randall <randallyoung@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 23:03:53 -0700
Cc: vintage-race@autox.team.net, triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <200005301848.OAA07342@smtp.net1plus.com>


Brian Sanborn wrote:
> 
> I found this 15W40 product from Shell Oil called "Rostella" or something 
>close to
> that. It is designed for  and used by the diesel truck users and is "top" 
>quality.  
> It comes in 1 gallon jugs and is available from my local NAPA dealer.
> 
> I have not tried it yet out of concern for whether it is a good choice for my 
>TR4

According to Ed Hackett's Motor Oil FAQ (
http://www.rrr.de/~phil/motorrad/schraub/oil-faq.txt ), Shell Rotella
15W40 is also rated SH for automotive use.  If that is true, it should
be just fine in your TR4.

Randall

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