Old May 17, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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Default Re: Oil symbol on instrument cluster question

Originally Posted by Goldwing
Yes, extra oil increases the pressure on the seals unnecessrily and can cause leaks. The excess needs to be suctioned out. A bigger concern about these idiots is what kind of oil is used? Many ignore the little Mobil10W-40 decal on the engine frame and use dinosaur oil. I had to convince two different dealers (or the SRT6 and the 2007) that was the wrong oil and they needed to fix it as a condition of sale -- I also asked for a copy of the new oil change receipt each time.
FWIW, it should be 0W40, not 10W40...
 
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