Castrol Tection in a 5.7 HEMI ?????

[hal2626]

I got 40 qts.of Castrol Tection Diesel 15w40 basically for free after rebates from Pep Boys.I have a Dodge Hemi that I bought new that now has 52,000 miles on it. I have pampered it from day one.No towing,OCI's at 5k on the nose-currently running Penn.Platinum 10W30. I live near Austin Texas where we MIGHT have 3 or 4 days a year below 20 degrees. Summers mostly in the high 90's. This vehicle will be driven less than 10K miles annualy. Not too much stop and go anymore. Do you think that this 15w40 diesel bulk oil is too thick or in any way not suitable for this motor? Should I come up with a home brew to reduce viscosity? I sure would like to use this free oil for a few years but the flip side is that I have enough of it to lube my yard equipment for the next 13 YEARS

 

[Master ACiD]

i bought a bunch of it too. youll probably be fine

 

[wavinwayne]

I'd use it without hesitation in your HEMI. Your gas mileage may take a small hit, but the loss will probably be statistically insignificant.

 

[BrianWC]

I think it'd be fine as well. Lol, it sheared a bit in my SAAB...but that's b/c I put it in a saab....

Tection was the first oil I stashed almost two years ago. I still have a few gallons.

 

[Camu Mahubah]

Ever heard of the old saying... RUN WHAT YA BRUNG...use it I bet the hemi will love it especially in TEXAS....

 

[Steve S]

What, no one posting that the oil won't fit through the oil passages.

 

[Master ACiD]

hahaha yeah you better check and make sure that thick old diesel oil can fit through the 5w20 oil fill hole.

 

[ARB1977]

Use it then do a UOA if all is good keep on truckin.