View Poll Results: What weight oil do you use normally
5w - 20
0
0%
5w - 30
15
41.67%
5w - 40
7
19.44%
10w - 30
9
25.00%
10w - 40
5
13.89%
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What weight oil do you use?
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What weight oil do you use?
I know that oil choice is a hot topic, and there is no "best" but I was just curious to see what the majority of you guys are running. I also realize that there are more oil types than poll-options, so please reply with a post if I didn't list your oil.
PS: walmart has 5-quart jug of mobil 1 for $22!
PS: walmart has 5-quart jug of mobil 1 for $22!
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i was using 5w30 cuz thats what the factory says, but im using 5w40 and it feels a little better, oil is thicker...5w30 would be more suited for cold weather
This stuff gets rave reviews on the oil forums. German Castrol (says made in Germany on the back). Great on cold starts and oil analysis shows that its closer to a 40 weight than a 30 weight.
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Ok, I'll play along...Castrol Syntec 10W-30
It seems to do the job...although I have an '05 with 14K on it, and the oil gets changed every 2 1/2 to 3 months. I live on the coast too...so the temps I see are always about the same
It seems to do the job...although I have an '05 with 14K on it, and the oil gets changed every 2 1/2 to 3 months. I live on the coast too...so the temps I see are always about the same
