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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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What is better for the 02 WS6? 10W30, or 5W30, or any other recommendations?
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it depends on the climate where you are driving the car..
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What is better for the 02 WS6? 10W30, or 5W30, or any other recommendations?
"Made in Germany" Castrol Syntec 0W-30, always, regardless of climate. Better cold-flow properties to protect the car best at start-up and thicker than most 5W-30's and 10W-30's at operating temps. It's a true group IV synthetic unlike most "synthetics." Great oil, I love it.
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some auto zones are carrying 0w-30 syn now, also you can have your local valvoline quick change order it for you
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I run the GC 0w30, and love it. I reccomend it.
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5w30 for normal weather conditions.
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