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Oct 22, 2003 | 06:32 AM

TypeR509

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viscosity of engine oil

currently running mobil 1 5w-50. Is this too thick. My car has 65000kms (approx 40000 miles) Should i run a 5w-30, 5w-40?

Oct 22, 2003 | 08:11 AM

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Re: viscosity of engine oil (TypeR509)

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what, regular driving? 5w30 will do..

Oct 22, 2003 | 08:15 AM

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Re: viscosity of engine oil (TypeR509)

Too thick.
Use 5W30 for winter. 10W30 for summer.

Oct 22, 2003 | 09:29 AM

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Re: viscosity of engine oil (jond)

According to the owner's manual, 5W30 is preferred at all temperatures.

Oct 22, 2003 | 10:02 AM

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Re: viscosity of engine oil (jond)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jond »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Too thick.
Use 5W30 for winter. 10W30 for summer.

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Oct 22, 2003 | 10:29 AM

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Re: viscosity of engine oil (976)

Here is Australia, and Sydney, we get a varied temp Summer and winter.
So I use 0W-40. All year around. I got 73,000 on my 2000 ITR, No probs, No oil useage problems. Great oil.