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Should i run a thicker oil when i finish up the turbo install....

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03-23-2005, 03:27 PM   #1
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Should i run a thicker oil when i finish up the turbo install.
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03-23-2005, 03:45 PM   #2
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Wouldn't a synthetic be better?
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03-23-2005, 04:10 PM   #3
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Well i run full syn, M1 as it is now but only 10w30. Was thinking maybe i should go with 15w30
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03-23-2005, 06:40 PM   #4
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I use 5w30
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03-23-2005, 08:24 PM   #5
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5w30 dude all the way.
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03-24-2005, 04:02 AM   #6
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i use straight 40. Personally we dont run synthetics because we havent found a synthetic yet that doesnt make serious deposits in the turbo.
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03-24-2005, 05:02 PM   #7
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im a 5w 30 mobil one guy myself. never done me wrong
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