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what type of motor oil should i use on my 88 n/a 7?

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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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what type of motor oil should i use on my 88 n/a 7?
what type of motor oil should i use on my 88 n/a 7? i' m thinking some thing like castrol gtx maybe?
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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Pennzoil regular 10W30 is what i use, i'll be switching to Idemitsu when i do my turbo swap though.
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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20w-50 for hot weather

Castrol GTX

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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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Man this is like beating a dead horse. Check the FAQ ! Use a good quaility motor oil. Thin in winter thick in summer.
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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i use a good 20-50 weight, but I only drive it in the summertime.
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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im in the south and i always just run 20-50 but i prefer castrol gtx i dont know why
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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castrol gtx 10-50 it is! thanks guys
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