[Vwdiesel] Amsoil

[TexasTDI]

Any oil that is rated "C" is designed for diesel use.  Starting with CF,
then CF-4, CG-4, CH-4, and finally CI-4.  CD, and CC are obsolete.

Chris Thornton
1991 VW Jetta 2 Door 1.6 Diesel - 238k miles
2000 VW Golf 1.9 TDI (turbo diesel) - 85k miles
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://www.amsoil.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Shawn Wright" <swright at zuiko.sls.bc.ca>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 11:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Amsoil


> These days, I'd say nearly any oil that carries CF or above is probably
diesel specific,
> since most mass market automotive oils stopped using diesel designation
around
> CD. Of course, the ones that say "Diesel Oil" probably are too.. ;-)
>
> On 20 Jul 2003 at 12:40, TexasTDI <TexasVWdriver at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > What's your definition of "diesel specific"?  An oil that's only for
> > diesels?
> >
> > Shell Rotella T 5w-40 synthetic oil is CH-4 for diesels and SL for
gassers.
> > Amsoil 15w-40 synthetic oil is CI-4 for diesels and SJ for gassers.
> >
> > Chris Thornton