oil problem
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Canada
RE: oil problem
10W30 is fine in the summer and as long as temperatures do not drop below 0 deg F. below this 5W30 is recommended. Use of 10W30 below 0 deg F contributes to camshaft damage (cold start wear) in overhead cam engines as the oil takes longer to lube the top end.
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Ohio
RE: oil problem
ORIGINAL: neisg1
10W30 is fine in the summer and as long as temperatures do not drop below 0 deg F. below this 5W30 is recommended. Use of 10W30 below 0 deg F contributes to camshaft damage (cold start wear) in overhead cam engines as the oil takes longer to lube the top end.
10W30 is fine in the summer and as long as temperatures do not drop below 0 deg F. below this 5W30 is recommended. Use of 10W30 below 0 deg F contributes to camshaft damage (cold start wear) in overhead cam engines as the oil takes longer to lube the top end.
Record Breaker
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Charlotte, NC
RE: oil problem
i accidentally used 20w50 on my last oil change.....then one morning when i started my car......it was knocking like hell for the first few mins.....ill never use that oil again.......