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Old 04-11-09, 08:31 PM
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what oil to use?

its been a while since ive changed my oil so im doing it tomorrow what does everyone use and should i pour 4 quarts with the oil cooler drained.(touring 1 oil cooler) ive heard that the Car will only hold 4 quarts with a fully drained motor and oil cooler.



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Old 04-11-09, 08:35 PM
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Castrol 20w-50 has always done me well in the summer. And yeah, it'll hold around 4. Just fill it up and let it run for a few, then check it again and top off. Don't get a Fram filter, they're garbage.

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royal purple all the way! mine takes 4 almost exactly
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Old 04-11-09, 08:53 PM
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thanks for the help and ill most likely get a k&N filter and some good oil
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royal purple all the way! Mine takes 4 almost exactly
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Originally Posted by rx7rcer09
should i pour 4 quarts with the oil cooler drained.(touring 1 oil cooler) ive heard that the Car will only hold 4 quarts with a fully drained motor and oil cooler........
The touring model actually holds over a bit over 5 quarts, but your able to drain only about 4 quarts. The rest is stranded in your cooler, lines and rotors. Just one of the reasons that regular changes with shorter intervals than other cars is usually recommended. I'm also in the Mid-west and use 10w-30 in spring and fall (car is stored in winter). When ambient gets warmer in summer, I switch to a 15w-50.
If your asking for particular brands or type, a search using "oil" in TITLES ONLY will yield alot of info.
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OMG............. Not again.



That may be the first time I've typed that acronym.

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Originally Posted by Gadd
OMG............. Not again.



That may be the first time I've typed that acronym.

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Omg oil thread 1024......
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http://www.getg.com/products/product...=1&ProductID=1


something new. biodegradable and its probably better in the combustion chamber than convetional..
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Old 04-12-09, 02:41 AM
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Mazola. Goes well when frying up some fish too.

Seriously, hard to believe that you have 859 posts and you ask this question. In that time, have you ever read a thread or maybe the FAQ or learned how to click Search...
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