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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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Default What weight synthetic oil? Restore work with synthetic?

what weight of synthetic oil would be best to use? 5w30 or 10w30? also can you use Restore with synthetic or no?
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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5W-30, and yes you can.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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cool cool
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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5w30 gives less protection during cold starts
10w30 provides more cold protection.

once the car warms up they are the same.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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5W offers better lubrication when cold, because its has less viscosity. Limit for 10W is -18C, after that it doesnt flow.
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