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Old Sep 3, 2002 | 01:47 PM
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What weight oil is everybody using? I'm using Amsoil 20w-50.
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Old Sep 3, 2002 | 08:58 PM
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My 422 has 10w40 Royal Purple, but I think I am going to change to 20w50
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Old Sep 3, 2002 | 09:46 PM
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Why are you guys running such heavy oil?
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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 12:00 AM
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I run Mobil 1 15w50 during months were temps are above 50 and 10w30 when they are below 50.

I think a heavier oil is good for keeping slightly higher oil pressure during hot temperature seasons, which definitely helps out, however it is too thick at cold temperatures.




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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 10:48 AM
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Castrol GTX 10w40. Per MTIs instructions. :D
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Mobil 1 15-50wt.

What MattG said.
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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 11:17 AM
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Kendall GT1 20w-50 (regular) during break in and Mobil 1 15w-50 (synthetic) after (during summer) /5w-30 during winter
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