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Old 01-24-2006, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 86560SEL
When it hits 1000 miles, I will change it again, but want to go to a different grade of oil, that will have the maximum pressure when the engine is hot. What grade would that be? 20W-50?
20w50 would meet your goals. However, what's even more important is how quickly you build oil pressure when the engine starts -- 15w40 has the advantage here.
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