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snoboardcore

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hey guys quick question what kind of oil should i be running right now in the summer currently im running 10 30 oil. any suggestions thanks.
 

HISSIN50

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Are you buring oil or having pressure issues? If not, the 10W-30 sounds good to me.
 
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i have always heard 10-30 is a good year around oil....who knows,i think it depends on milege...etc.
 

HISSIN50

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There is really no blanket statement as to which grade is oil is best for a particular motor. Generally one wants the least viscous oil which retains proper pressure in all situations. Hardly any two motors on here are exactly the same.

Good luck.
 

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If you're not having any problems -- I see no reason to change. You can try different grades and see if it acts differently, but I wouldn't expect night and day...
 

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10W30 is what I've always ran year round in mine.
 

Michael Yount

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In New Hampshire - 10W30 or 10W40 is probably fine for summer; you probably want to drop back to 5W30 if the car has to endure cold starts during the winter.
 

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i bump mine up to 15-40 during the summer, but i also have some leaks that cause smoke, so it helps with that
 
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