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Old 05-29-2008, 10:12 PM
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I know my car says 5w-30 o nthe cap, but sence it's summer time should I use 10w-30? Just wondering I would like some input onthis because I am changin oil saturday.
 
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Old 05-29-2008, 11:57 PM
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5w-30 and 10w-30 will have no viscosity difference in summer heat. The "5w" is the viscosity in cold temperatures. So when its hot, both oils will have a "30" rated viscosity. I'd just stick with the 5w-30
 
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Old 05-30-2008, 07:24 AM
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you can do 10w30, i can pretty much guarentee you if you go to any oil change shop or dealer that has an oil tank whats in it right now is definetely 10w30, even though they say its 5w30, its 10w30, i've seen it before, and the majority of bulk oil sold is 10w30
 
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Old 05-30-2008, 07:26 AM
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yeah thought sp ima do 10-30w, but whats really best will any of it hurt my car because of its thickness?
 
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Old 05-30-2008, 07:34 AM
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no, my car is supposed to have 5w20 and i'm running 10w40 in it right now, the hemi's have a crazy tick in them so i'm trying to quiet it down a bit, i've heard the hemi's brand new still have the tick...it drives you nuts sometimes
 
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Old 05-30-2008, 07:36 AM
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thanks man, ill post pics today of my oil change lmao. seriouly.
 
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Old 05-30-2008, 10:30 AM
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yah that will be good! lol, step by step! hahah
 
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Old 05-30-2008, 12:29 PM
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Lol i'm doing that honestly.. Wait until I get out of school and go pick up the supplys I need for the change...
 
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Old 05-30-2008, 02:12 PM
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dont forget the instructions on how to take of the 710 cap lmao
 
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Old 05-30-2008, 04:26 PM
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lmao yuppers
 


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