Thread: Replaced head gasket - now a valve tick!
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Old 05-10-2003, 04:34 PM
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Just my opinion but 30w oil seems too light for summer driving.

Have you looked in your manual at the temperature range chart for the various oil weights?

I seem to recall that when temps get to 85f or greater a 40w is called for. But then again I am not as familiar with your car's engine.

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