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Old 11-26-2011, 08:37 PM
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Before you go tearing the engine apart what oil are you using?
Anything w-30 is to thin for these engines.
Not knowing where you live makes it harder to recommend a oil for you.
I live in MI, it gets cold here in the winter, I use Shell Rotella 5w-40 in the winter and 15w-40 in the summer.
To thin of a oil can cause engine noises.
Im in cincinnati ohio. Not sure what oil is in there, I am about to change it, was thinking about putting 10w-40 back in it. It will be always garaged overnight.
 
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Old 11-26-2011, 08:58 PM
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10W40 good down to 14F see attached, an example of what is available when you download the whole RAVE. The plus is you don't have to wait for basic info, and you can search it by word, phrase, or trouble code number. More info than a mere mortal can recall.
 
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Old 11-26-2011, 09:38 PM
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10w-40 will be fine for where you live.
Just make sure you change it every 3,000 miles.
 
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3000? 5000?
 
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Old 11-27-2011, 09:32 AM
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3000? 5000?
Using a standard dino oil it must be changed every 3,000 miles.
Using a heavy duty motor oil, like diesel oil it can go 5,000 miles.
Full synthetic motor oil can also go 5,000 miles.
 
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Old 11-27-2011, 11:33 AM
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I use to work at a pennzoil, I will change the oil every 3000 miles. I still have access to their resources, im friends with the owner.
 
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I use to work at a pennzoil, I will change the oil every 3000 miles. I still have access to their resources, im friends with the owner.
Really? You're going to use that crap parafin (wax) based motor oil?
 
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Old 11-28-2011, 09:52 AM
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Really? You're going to use that crap parafin (wax) based motor oil?
resources i mean tools, lift, etc, dont mind getting on my back but its a lot easier with a pit.
 
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Old 11-28-2011, 08:04 PM
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I understand completely.
Just dont use Pennzoil, use anything else.
 
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Old 11-29-2011, 09:20 AM
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What oil do you recommend?
 
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