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jtasuby
 Post subject: whats the best oil for colder temps
PostPosted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 4:23 pm 
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im going to be changing my oil real soon and i was wondering what the best oil would be for the colder temperatures. right now i have mobil1 full synthetic 5w30.....so should i stick to that or whats

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alrighty thanks mang

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I always run 10w 30

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I always run 10w 30

me too, I've never used anything but Mobil 1 10w/30

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I like to run thicker in the summer time. 10w30 or 10w40. In the winter I would think 5w30 would be best. Track days I am 15w50.

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alright sounds good guys thanks a lot! :banana:

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In michigan, mid winter we would typically have a few weeks where it would never be above zero. I ran 0w30 during that time. Otherwise, I run 10w30. Mid winter I will typically drop to 5w30.
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get the valvoline synpower 5w30. if ur car has under 75000 miles and u keep ur receipts with oil changes, they will warranty your engine up to 300,000 miles

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well my motor has 40k but the car has 170k... would they still do that do you think?

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Pish posh!!! just run some full syn 75w90 LOL!!




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