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if you were running at 5:5 compression then maybe.

otherwise, no. It will ruin your engine and clog it up

Not quite true. Most modern passenger car diesels, require a light synthetic or semi-synthetic oil, usually around 5w-30. A lot of brands can be used safely in either petrol (gasoline) or diesel engines.

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