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Old 11-18-2018, 12:00 PM
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I'm currently using 1 qt of M1 0W-30 racing and 4.5 qts of M1 5W-20 to gain the small advantage of the slightly lighter weight and the additional ZDDP. wear protection. Based on conversations with our forum oil guru, that combo works well for street and strip. What the OP is using is more than sufficient, even if he intended to drive it hard.
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Old 11-18-2018, 12:25 PM
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This thread has actually turned funny. Unlike some that turn nasty.
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Old 11-18-2018, 03:28 PM
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This thread has actually turned funny. Unlike some that turn nasty.
There is still time, we will have to fix that.
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Old 11-18-2018, 03:31 PM
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drive the damned car and don't worry about it
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Old 11-18-2018, 03:44 PM
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drive the damned car and don't worry about it
That seems to be the consensous. I was never too concerned but it has been interesting to hear suggestions. The 'Walmart' option is intriguing. Wish I would have thought of that. Not! Ha!
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This thread has actually turned funny. Unlike some that turn nasty.
....Ain't gonna mention whats funny about it....but it's definitely there....
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Old 11-18-2018, 04:27 PM
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drive the damned car and don't worry about it
Don't forget, some of these folks worry about raindrops....
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Old 11-18-2018, 04:36 PM
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Don't forget, some of these folks worry about raindrops....
Not me.


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Old 11-18-2018, 04:45 PM
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Don't forget, some of these folks worry about raindrops....
Some folks have more important things to worry about.

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Old 11-18-2018, 04:59 PM
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Some folks have more important things to worry about.
If I was that dog, I'd be worried about a couple of things.
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Old 11-18-2018, 05:02 PM
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If I was that dog, I'd be worried about a couple of things.
I'd be worried about a couple hundred.
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so much for resale value..
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Not me.

Thanks for reminding me what I left!
Last edited by marinablu67; 11-19-2018 at 08:17 AM. Reason: Left out "me"!
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My good man, "dumb" is when you put the oil in the MOTOR................................... ....................
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Old 11-19-2018, 12:19 AM
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I just finished changing the oil on my '11 GS mn6 dry dump. It holds 10+ quarts of 5W30. It wasn't until I was finished ... and cleaning up that I noticed one of the 5 quart jugs was actually 5W20. Ugh! What to do? Forget it or re-fill?

It's not modified and is not raced. Only sees WOT occasionally. It's mostly a cruiser and will likely only get another 3-4 k on the clock before changing again next fall.
My '12 GS A6 says 5W20 right on the oil filler cap. I cannot imagine it hurting anything in your M6.
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Old 11-19-2018, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by marinablu67
Thanks for reminding me what I left!
You ain't kidding! I would drive a rusty bladed knife through my chest before I ever live like that!
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You ain't kidding! I would drive a rusty bladed knife through my chest before I ever live like that!
The skiers I know are happier than hell. Early start to the season -- there is a resort about 5 miles from me.

If living in the south is so great, why doesn't everybody live there?
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You ain't kidding! I would drive a rusty bladed knife through my chest before I ever live like that!
Ah, can I put that on YouTube?

I can move more snow that I can hurricane, I'll tuff it out here.
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Originally Posted by Bruze
The skiers I know are happier than hell. Early start to the season -- there is a resort about 5 miles from me.

If living in the south is so great, why doesn't everybody live there?
Are you kidding me everybody from up North is down here this time of year. It's like living in NYC because it's so crowed. So to answer your question everybody is down here.

If you took a poll asking if people if they would rather be on the beach in January, or be in the snow wearing 20 pounds of clothing in sub zero temps. What do you think most or all would say?
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