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Mike 05-07-2010 11:22 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark42 (Post 702507)
A lot of guys run 5-30 in their V6. I still use 10-30 because that is what the manual says. I gotta believe the manufacturer before anyone else as to what to use.
you have to also remember that the owners manual is a guideline. it doesn't get changed depending on where the car is being shipped to. the suggestions it makes are something that can be used world wide in varying environmental conditions, cars that dont see the varying conditions that others do can use different levels of oil.

Frosty 05-07-2010 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by cbrrmike (Post 702510)
you have to also remember that the owners manual is a guideline. it doesn't get changed depending on where the car is being shipped to. the suggestions it makes are something that can be used world wide in varying environmental conditions, cars that dont see the varying conditions that others do can use different levels of oil.
Yup.

...to further add...it's a stock V6...who the F cares? :rofl: It's not like we're talking about a 500hp motor that really needs specific oil based on how they're built.

sweetbmxrider 05-07-2010 02:27 PM
usually they give ratings for different temperatures too but i was referring to the fact that his motor is no longer stock.

BonzoHansen 05-07-2010 02:36 PM
5w30 and 10w30 are the same hot, no? SAE30 is the same viscosity as a 10w30 or 5W30 at 100° C or whatever hot is. No? 5 is thinner than 10 at cold temps. At least that is my understanding.

sweetbmxrider 05-07-2010 04:24 PM
ya, thats why they recommend 5w30 for cooler temps

BigAls87Z28 05-07-2010 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen (Post 702534)
5w30 and 10w30 are the same hot, no? SAE30 is the same viscosity as a 10w30 or 5W30 at 100° C or whatever hot is. No? 5 is thinner than 10 at cold temps. At least that is my understanding.
This.
10w30
5s30
0w30
Its all the same weight @ operating temps.
The first number is just for intitial start up. The 10 weight might be better for warmer temps while 0 or 5 would be better for warmer temps.

NastyEllEssWon 05-07-2010 10:10 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28 (Post 702576)
This.
10w30
5s30
0w30
Its all the same weight @ operating temps.
The first number is just for intitial start up. The 10 weight might be better for warmer temps while 0 or 5 would be better for warmer temps.



soooo which one is it :lol:

MonmouthCtyAntz 05-08-2010 05:56 AM
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=1778710

Heres a test i found on Pennzoil Ultra...Kinda funny how excited these guys get off of oil tests :mrgreen:...Ultra has a customer here, the cars been running great.

edpontiac91 05-08-2010 08:08 AM
BUY GOOD OIL (WHATEVER YOU BELIEVE) CHANGE IT OFTEN, CASE CLOSED!:nod:


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