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Old 07-17-2011, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by leathermang View Post
What I was pointing out was that in the summer you should be using STRAIGHT 40 wt... not a multi weight...
Right from the FSM...
I'm confused. Which official recommendation do I follow? Even in this Texas heatwave the temps got under +86 F ambient in the mornings, so you shouldn't be using straight 40W, unless it's Africa hot.

As long as it wasn't 10W-40, or SAE 10W. Those are Strengstens Verboten! Right from the FSM and the electronic owners manual, of course.

I don't think the viscosity of the oil is an issue here.
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