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Old 05-18-2016, 09:58 PM   #3 (permalink)
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The problem comes from the engine and transmission sharing the same oil, so the oil is 'worked' harder than just oil used in an engine alone.

I am not saying you could not possibly get better FE from a change in viscosity, but you would have to monitor how much the engine and transmission are handling the change.

There is lots of research you could probably do, knowing that...
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