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Originally Posted by redpoint5
What do you run?
I use 10W-40 synthetic in the motorcycle and 10W-30 synthetic in the cars. It was my wild guess as to the right balance of fuel economy and long term engine protection, given my extended drain intervals.
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I always try to run 5w-40 in the suburban most of the year. If I do a spring time oil change I will usually run 10w-30.
In the cars I usually run 5w or 10w-30. Our hyundai that has a lot of miles calls for 5w-20.
In the air cooled machines I run10w-40 bike oil.
Usually synthetic or blend.
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
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