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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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ok so i just want to know if its ok to run 10w30 in my hemi ram. i got 10w30 royal purple on accident...i know that sounds rediculous but they had it on the wrong shelf at autozone. its already in the truck so i cant really take it back, but i want to know if ill be ok.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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it should be okay for one oil change...its only approx 5000 miles, then go with what is recommended. you went higher, not lower, than what was called for. i did it once when i first got mine.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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Depends on how cold it gets in your area
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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well im stationed in georgia right now so i think ill be ok. its cold right now but its only like 48 and warmer. gets down to high 20s at night but it aint like i drive during the night. weather supposed to get warmer in the coming weeks anyhow.
 
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