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Old 03-27-2006, 02:47 PM
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Can I run 0W30 in the summer? If not what should I run? 5W30?
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I burn 30 weight up pretty quick. I use 0w40 in the winter and mix that with 20w50 in the summer.
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Originally Posted by wamp42
Can I run 0W30 in the summer? If not what should I run? 5W30?
5W30 is only thicker at cold start up.They're both 30 weight at operating temperature.
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