
Originally Posted by
Bitulo
To be always on the safe side look for an engine oil na formulated para sa diesel. Ang oil na API SN/CF is primarily formulated to be used for gasoline engines, pero pwede din gamitin para sa diesel engine as a secondary use. At kung ginamit sa diesel engine ang kanyang API ay API CF. Ang pinakamataas na grade ng diesel engine oil in the market today is API CJ, which is higher than API CF. Para sigurado, tignan mo sa vehicle manual. Kung ang sabi doon ay API CF, ok yong castrol edge sport API SN/CF. Pero since mas mataas ang API CJ, then maghanap ka na lang ng oil specifically formulated for diesel engine with API CJ. Ang quality ay batay sa API. Kahit imported kung mas mababa ang API, talo pa rin ng lokal na mas mataas ang API. Tiyakin mo lang na reputable oil manufacturer ang gumawa nito, gaya ng Shell at Caltex (Chevron). Their manufacturing process and quality control are very strict and they have an international reputation to maintain.