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10/30 or 10/40 oil

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Old 03-18-2006, 01:14 PM
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Default 10/30 or 10/40 oil

i am new to this forum. i have a 95z28 camaro. i am currently running 5/30 castrol syntheic oil in my z. i have 168,000 miles on the car. i was curious if its wise for to use a light weight oil or should i switch to a more heavy weight oil. need advice please.
 
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Old 03-18-2006, 09:26 PM
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10-40 for your mileage...yadamean?
 
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Old 03-19-2006, 04:43 AM
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definately 10w40
 
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Old 03-20-2006, 07:56 PM
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Isn't there a special oil for high mileage engines?
I remember hearing that it's suppose to keep the seals from leaking on higher mileage engines....or is it snake oil?
 
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Old 03-26-2006, 12:34 AM
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SNAKE OIL! Stay away, don't fall for it
 




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