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Old 05-25-2013, 11:51 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RobertISaar View Post
you realize that when the oil is up to full temp the 0/5/10/15/20W rating is of no importance, right? that specification is for when the oil is cold, the second half of the rating is viscosity at 212*F.
Yeah that is why I would not switch from an XXw-30 or XXw-40 to a 0w-20 weight oil. I don't care for or need the 0w part of the oil and do not want the 20 part of the oil in my engine.
If I was in Maine I might test an 0w-30 or 0w-40 oil for winter use only.
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