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Old 08-30-2006, 02:51 PM
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Lightbulb Re: Which oil to use?

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Originally Posted by ericn1300
I recomend and use 10W-40 in older, high mileage engines in warm climates. The load leveler used chevron 5w-30 on the last oil change (yes she does her own oil changes since I won't change oil anymore after the incident with the cat falling in the oil pan) and the oil consumption seems a little higher, over a half quart in 5K. It's due for another change now so we'll go back to 10w-40 and see if it helps.
FYI, 10/40 is not recommended in modern high temp engines any more, I would stay away from this type of oil.
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