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Old 05-04-2008, 06:26 PM
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Default what synthetic oil do you guys use in the summer
I'm sure I could stfa but the forum is dead anyway so wtf are you guys using?
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Old 05-04-2008, 06:35 PM
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Depends on the conditions and set-up.Higher oil temp=thicker oil.Under +200f you could even use a 30
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does brand matter to you?
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Mobil 1 0W-40
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that works for me, I'll go with that
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M1 5w-30 or 5w-40TDT
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Default ok. I live in Vegas and it's going to be 100 degrees soon. I have a 1.8. ...
with GIAC software, bigger injectors(if that matters). What do you think would work better for me?
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TDT, best oil that's readily available
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I hope I can find that locally. If not gotta go with Mobil
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it is Mobil 5w-40 TDT from wal mart
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