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11-15-2012, 01:32 PM

BUCCIek

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would it be alright if..

if i used 15w-40 royal purple oilon my 97 ek hatch b18c1 swap? or would that be too thick? what do you guys think? should i be fine? what do you use? any feedback would be great, thanks!

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11-15-2012, 02:11 PM

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Re: would it be alright if..

wayyy too heavy. i know winters around the corner but thats a bit hectic...

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11-15-2012, 03:29 PM

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Re: would it be alright if..

well...what is the engine supposed to use...5w-30...well then I use 5w-30

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11-15-2012, 03:35 PM

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Re: would it be alright if..

or 10w-30 which ain't bad either

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11-15-2012, 04:24 PM

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Re: would it be alright if..

Way too heavy (thick). Why you would want to use this? Stick with the manufacturers recommendations.

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11-15-2012, 11:22 PM

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Re: would it be alright if..

WAY too thick. Even if you live in Arizona and if it was summer time.

At tops I'd run 10w-30 if it has higher miles and it's not too cold. If not, stick with 5w-30. There's a reason Honda recommends it.