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Old Jun 21, 2002 | 01:27 PM
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I am running a DOHC ZC, and like a week ago, I did an oil change. I went from Penzoil 10w-30 to Valvoline 5w-30, told that 5w runs best. Now I am sure that 5w is thinner than 10w, and I am burning oil now, and I am pretty sure I wasnt with the 10w-30. Could it be because I am running 5w-30 that I am burning oil now?
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Old Jun 21, 2002 | 01:32 PM
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You're supposed to use 5w-30 for newer engines

10w-30 for older ones

It probably is
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Old Jun 21, 2002 | 01:54 PM
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Well I'll be a donkey in ****. lol Thanks, I kinda figured it was. Ohh well I guess I get to get my *** under my car and change my oil again.
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