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Is there are good weight for racing in terms of oil?

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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 06:39 AM
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Default Is there are good weight for racing in terms of oil?

Should I be running something heavier ?

What do you recommend in terms of oils?

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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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Default Re: Is there are good weight for racing in terms of oil? (ACRXGuy)

ok so what do you run in your car?
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 11:59 AM
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Default Re: Is there are good weight for racing in terms of oil? (ACRXGuy)

racing....like road racing its good to use 50 or 20-50 since your engine is running so hot. but i use 10-30. 10-40 on a car that leaks.
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 07:30 PM
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I mostly run auto-x and drag one or the other every other weekend. Anyone have a good suggestion?

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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 08:32 PM
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Default Re: Is there are good weight for racing in terms of oil? (ACRXGuy)

IMO its good to run 20-50 in the summer and 5-30 in the winter. Just my 02 cents.

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