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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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Default Re: Oil. Why should I use

Originally Posted by +fireamx
That statement makes no sence at all.IMO

The hotter the temp, the higher the viscosity of the oil.

The viscosity of the oil only goes down at start up when the engine is cold.
Put an oil temp gauge on your car (like I have on mine) and tell me the oil's viscosity goes UP with temperature.
Cold Engine idle: 55 psi; Hot Engine Idle: 9 psi

My next change will be to Mobile 1 5W50
 
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