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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 01:23 AM
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Default Affects of using OIL that is too thin..

?? for example: 0w5
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 03:41 AM
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Increased engine wear. I'm sure an oil analysis would show it less than a 5w after 3000+ miles. :cringe: Many analysis' show Mobil1 5w30 thins out to a 5w20 after 3000 miles.

Maybe improved fuel mileage and maybe an increase in horsepower.
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