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Old 07-06-2007, 08:02 PM
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Question oil is too thick?
i have 5w 30 right now in my ls1 is it okay if i stick in a quart of 10w 30?
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Old 07-07-2007, 02:40 AM
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This is an owners manual question! 5-30 is preferred but as long as the outside air temp is above 0 deg F 10-30 is ok. As per owners manual section 6.
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Either oil is fine.

I run 0W40 myself, without issues.

BTW, I'm moving this to General Maintenance......
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