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Subject:Re: Diesel Oil in a vanagon - is it safe?
From:Neil N
Date:Sun, 1 Mar 2015 09:36:24 -0800

This is just one brand but in searching Shell Rotella Diesel oil, I
see there's 3 different types available here in Canada from a Canadian
vendor.
From canadiantire.ca vendor FAQ re Zinc content:

Rotella T3 15W-40 1325 ppm zinc

Rotella T3 NG 15W-40 800 ppm zinc

Rotella T5 15W-40 1230 ppm zinc

Rotella T5 15W-40 is a semi-synthetic product formulated for heavy
duty diesel engines. Rotella T3 NG 15W-40 is formulated specifically
for use in natural gas fired engines. Rotella T3 15W-40 is the
mainline product for heavy duty diesels."

I'll double check the container, but I'm about certain I recently put
in Rotella T3 15W-40
Regardless, from this Shell PDF page  http://tinyurl.com/ofwcbtr

"· Hard working diesel and Gasoline engines Suitable for use in
pick-up trucks, sport-utility vehicles (SUVs), mini-vans and
motorcycles."

On 3/1/15, Zoran Mladen <zmaninco@yahoo.com> wrote:

> A recent post triggered a question I have had for quite some time.  Is it
> safe to use Diesel oil in a gas engine?

-- 
Neil n

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