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Old 11-19-2019, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Diseasel300 View Post
I guess a better question to ask in this thread is: "Why are you afraid of using the weight oil your engine was designed for?"
Technically, it was "designed for" 30 weights under the right conditions, and it was also "designed for" Dexron II-D transmission fluid which happens to be hygroscopic. 40 years of technology advancement in lubricants might call for some reconsideration.
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