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Absolutely, and here's why: No fleet can run ONLY diesel engines. There is going to be a gas engine in the mix somewhere--it doesn't matter if it's in a company car, the parts-hauler pickup, a generator, a trash pump...whatever. Fleets don't want to keep two different kinds of oil on hand; it's a waste of money, and there's always the possibility someone will forget to order oil and have to put a gallon of the wrong oil into an engine. So...the two most popular heavy duty oils in the US, Shell Rotella T and Chevron Delo 400, are certified for use in gasoline and diesel engines. If you've got an old aircooled VW, I think you should always run diesel engine oil in it--diesel engine oil is made for service in very hot-running engines, which aircooled VWs are. If it is the correct viscosity (ie 5w30 etc.) then you are fine.
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Is it safe to add diesel fuel to motor oil in a car?
For use as an engine lubricant - no.
What do you do if you accidentally put petro in a diesel car?
It depends how much petrol was put in. If it was a "full tank" draining the tank and the system would be advisable. If it was just a small amount, the mixture can be cut by adding more diesel with some motor oil mixed into it It is a common practice in times of diesel shortages to use motor oil with a small amount of gasoline added to it in place of diesel. You will have to use your own judgment as to how much diesel and/or oil to add.
Can you use the same oil in petrol and diesel engines?
If you mean motor oil, yes.
Can used synthetic motor oil be use as engine diesel fuel if use with crud oil?
Yes
Can you use diesel motor oil on your high concamption petrol engine?
No
If you put vegetable oil in a car that can use it would it be greener to use that car instead of a normal car?
You could use vegetable oil to run your car IF it is a diesel. It is not necessarily greener than diesel fuel due to the energy used to produce and transport the vegetable oil.
What weight of motor oil should you use in a 99 beetle?
Gas: 5W30 synthetic, gasoline-rated oil. Diesel: 5W40 synthetic, diesel-rated oil.
Can you use John Deere oil in your Dodge diesel 5.9 motor?
if it si 15w40 engine oil
How many quarts of motor oil does a 3500 dodge diesel 6.7 use?
12
Can you use diesel in place of fuel oil?
no... it could kill your car
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Can you use diesel engine oil in your petrol car?
Yes you can I know a few people that use a 5W-30 Diesel and a 15W-40 Diesel. Hope This Helps.
