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Old 03-25-2005 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by RevGTO
You live in Wisconsin and are getting a 160* stat? Why? Don't care to have heat in your car on short drives in the winter when it's 10* out? Summer up there only lasts a couple of months anyway - I wouldn't go any lower than a 180*, but that's just me.
He said he only drives it in spring/summer... 160 will be fine. Mine is. Oh and to stay on topic I use the M1 0W-40 with good results..
Old 03-25-2005 | 07:46 PM
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5W30 is fine for the winter months, but for summer I feel better using the 10W30. I used to use valvoline syn. 10W30 but just switched to M1 10W30. I really don't see myself ever going back to a 5W30 oil, but then again I don't drive the Z28 in the winter.
Old 03-25-2005 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 007
Owners manual says 5w30. But I see some of you run the 10w30. Whats the advantage of 10w30?
BTW, owners manual says that 10W30 is fine as well so long as the temp stays above 0*F. IMO, they "recommend" the 5W30 for marginally better fuel milege/EPA/emissions ratings.
Old 03-25-2005 | 07:55 PM
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Cool thanks for the replies guys. I am going to go with Mobil 1 10W30 for the oil and a PF59 oil filter.
Old 03-25-2005 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BlkZ28LS6
Autozone carries it but you have to look on the back of the bottle and look for, "Made In Germany".
I thought autozone just had toys, neon light's and fart cannon's . I can't believe you found actual usefull stuff there.




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