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Originally Posted by ForcedInduction
Yep. That oil isn't made to handle the special needs of Diesels. Soot will make it turn acidic and abrasive since it doesn't have additives to disperse it. It also doesn't have as much zinc, which is harmful to g@ssers catalytic converters, to reduce wear.
Use a good 5W40 synthetic formulated for diesels.
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Thanks, I'll keep my eye out for some 5W40 for diesels, my car isn't due for an oil change for some time yet so I have a while.