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Old 06-27-2012, 02:38 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by MPGranger View Post
So I just changed my oil from 10w40 to 5w20. I thought this would help with my rolling resistanceyou put the oil in your engine, not in/on your tires right?, but haven't noticed an increase in my gliding distances since the change. Did notice a jump in my FE.

So was my thinking flawed to expect longer pulses glides? with the new engine oil?
yes, the oil would only reduce losses while the engine is running, probably more so when the engine is cold.

the ranger is originally supposed to get 5w20 right? the mileage is why ford made the switch from the standard 5w30
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