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11/22/2007
01:02:30

Subject: anyone using 0/30 oil ?
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and I dont want a dang oil debate
I will stick with the brand I use
just want to know is anyone is using 0/30 in their Daks ?




pete
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11/22/2007
08:34:16

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stick w/ 10w30 or 5w30 depending on your engine that oil is for those rice burners across the waters.I don't want to start a debate but can't help myself to many out for gas mileage its not going to help. Just will have better flow properties when cold from my thoughts,leave it on the store shelf move on freind you know better than most.This post will probaly be like the store shelfs many oils and thoughts to choose from ...



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11/22/2007
08:43:44

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To close my thoughts type in 0w30 lot of info and might get a better answer



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11/22/2007
12:02:13

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straight 30w? that sounds like what i run in my snow thrower,lawn mower and stuff like that.i myself in the summer like to run thicker like 20-50 or 10-40 but in these newer trucks/cars i know they have the tolereces alot closer so i try to stick with what they say 10-30 in summer 5-30 in the winter.just my 2 cents on it.

jeff searay245se S&S MOTORSPORTS

99 dak slt cc 3.9 auto 4x4 60k

p.s. still run the thick stuff in my race cars.



dakota49
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11/23/2007
13:20:05

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searay245se, there is such a thing as 0w-30 not just straight 30w. I wouldn't use that in a used engine, but it would be fine in a new engine. One thing to consider though, the 5W30 is also most like water, I can only imagine what the 0W30 is like.
Good Luck
Dakota49
3.9 4X4 5speed 1988



N56629
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11/24/2007
18:13:36

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Most oil manufacturers will tell you to follow the recommendations in your owner's manual when it comes to deciding what viscosity to use.



Chad
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11/24/2007
23:17:51

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Don't use the 5W-20 they're recommending in new Dakotas now. Lower viscosity oil results in better MPG and so the manufacturers use it so they can pass the CAFE tests and avoid fines from the US government for poor MPG in fleet vehicles. Using 5W-20 in that exact same Dakota in the UK will void your warranty. Never use less than 30.

http://www.machinerylubrication.com/article_detail.asp?articleid=518




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12/14/2007
10:26:00

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i have used amsoil 0-30 in my 99 dakota since i bought it at 12k miles....never burns a drop and has great oil pressure....only have to change the oil twice a year...got 51k miles on it now.



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12/14/2007
15:25:10

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gee thanks stan owww sorry i mean alan



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