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01-29-2007, 06:03 PM
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quick oil help question
05 wrx. I use royal purple 5w30 in my car here in so. cali. I accidently bought royal purple 5w20 this time. is it ok to use this or what. whats the difference. thanks.
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01-29-2007, 06:21 PM
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anyone? please help. want to do oil change now
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01-29-2007, 06:30 PM
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man can someone answer my question. thanks.
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01-29-2007, 06:37 PM
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I personally wouldn't use it. I don't use anything thinner than an Xw-30.
The difference is: the 5w-20 is thinner than 5w-30. |
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01-29-2007, 06:40 PM
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thanks ill go exchange it
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01-29-2007, 06:50 PM
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you drive that type of car and need to ask that question, jong.
go to walmart and buy their fully synthetic 5w30. i'm just messin with ya man, i wouldn't use it, stick to spec. |
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01-29-2007, 07:38 PM
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+3 for getting the correct viscosity.
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01-29-2007, 09:26 PM
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do you lose oil in between changes? if so you can even step it up to 10-40.... i run the 10-40 RP in the winter time and a 20/50 blend in the summer.
www.blackstonelabs.com FTW. |
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01-30-2007, 03:47 AM
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how many miles do you have on your car? Motul FTW
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01-30-2007, 03:54 AM
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Please....lets hear it???? WHICH 'correct' viscosity???? There are MANY 'correct' ones. |
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01-30-2007, 08:48 AM
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 Since RP 30 weights tend to shear to a 20 weight rather quickly, I would use 10W40 year 'round if you want the best protection. If you favor a minor increase in gas mileage over better protection, go with the 5W20. -Dennis Last edited by bluesubie; 01-30-2007 at 08:53 AM. |
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01-31-2007, 07:35 PM
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this is line with the way my car responds to RP. BUT, everyone's car is different. that's why i suggested blackstone labs, between having your oil analyzed and watching for consumption issues, you can find the "right" viscosity, which varies from not only region/area, but car to car also. |
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