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Old 12-17-2009, 08:26 AM
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is it better to run a thicker oil in a rig then what it calls for. I have a 3.slow
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nope.
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I run Amsoil 10w30 instead of 5w30 because it reduces valve chatter. A lot of people run slightly thicker oil in high mileage engines (like me w/ 200K) because it wont seep through worn rings/seals as bad.
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i run 15 40 in my 22r w 267489 miles
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272300. i just changed over to 5/30 syn mix no probs
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i'm only usen 15 40 til i can get the rockers adjusted
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Old 12-17-2009, 03:37 PM
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15? must be like peanut butter at start up.
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i use 10 40 on my car and my car runs great on it. alot better my toyota has 10 30 tho i might go full synthetic soon on the truck. my car idc lol it runs on what it runs haha
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starts easy and quiet
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Give that puppy some 5 weight for start ups , she'll love ya.
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272300. i just changed over to 5/30 syn mix no probs
what were you using before that?
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10/30 dino. As i said now 05/30 syn mix Valvoline, i know its subtle, but i was bored and had visions of 10-20 + hp gain.
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i will onces i get the rockers adjusted
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used 10/30 synthetic, i've tried 5/30 synthetic and it always gave me really low oil pressure, went to 10/40 last week to try that out. my oil cap says to use 15/40 but thats some thick stuff.
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excuse my ignorance lol... i infact do not have a 3vze oil cap on my motor... it sould say 10/30 lol....
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Question, my truck has a 22re, whats wrong with a 3vze.
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You put in exactly what toyota says to put in at the specified temps. Nothing more.
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A very good oil read is (google) (Ferrarichat / Dr.Ali E. Hass).
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