10W30 2nd Gen 3.0
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10W30 2nd Gen 3.0
Does everyone use the recommended 10W30 in their stock 3.0s? Reason I ask is I've been tempted to go 20W50 but have held off opting for the recommended weight instead.
Last edited by ctcost; 08-25-2004 at 01:06 PM.
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Here at work we had engine failures (on chrysler prods) because we were using 15w-40 instead of 5w-30. Close tolerance engines and slow moving cold thick oil is what we were told. No failures after changing to correct oil.
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I use Valvoline 10 - 40 most of the year and in summer I switch to 20 - 50,
I have no problems. I got 300,000 on her! Rebuilt at 297,000! The same thing for my '88 3.0, 175,000 before I sold her and I still see it around going strong!!
* Harry *
I have no problems. I got 300,000 on her! Rebuilt at 297,000! The same thing for my '88 3.0, 175,000 before I sold her and I still see it around going strong!!
* Harry *
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Wow thanks for all the answers guys! does all seems to be operating temp and outside air temp that make the dif. Not sure if I need (or want) to switch while in good old SoCal but maybe for Kirkwood or Death Valley conditions...Just want this engine to last as long as the original...Either way it's definitely every 3,000 or so on the changes! hehehe
Dang Nunsa 300k is nothing to sneeze at! I'm at about 190k...still a youngster.
Dang Nunsa 300k is nothing to sneeze at! I'm at about 190k...still a youngster.
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I used 10W40 in my '90 from the start, sold it with 205,000 and the last time my pal mentioned it, the truck had over 260,000 on it. I never had to open the engine except for the head gasket recall and timing belts every 60-90k. Although I live in PA where the winter nights can get darned cold, I had the truck garaged.
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Yeah even though the 3.0 is considered unerpowered by some (I say...meh...adequate...it has it's ups and downs...ok) it is finely balanced. May go for Amsoil on my next change i guess or at least a really good synthetic.
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10w-30 winter, 10w-40 summer
Went over 280,000 miles before the head gasket went.
I've tried 20w-50 on the original engine towards the end of its life. At first it seemed sluggish but afterwards the engine seemed to run better with it.
Went over 280,000 miles before the head gasket went.
I've tried 20w-50 on the original engine towards the end of its life. At first it seemed sluggish but afterwards the engine seemed to run better with it.
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Originally Posted by Marc
I go 5W-30 all year round.
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I've been using Mobil 1 10W-30 since I've had the truck and it seems to disappear pretty quickly, I'm thinking of switching to 10w-40 but winter is almost here and I may just be better off sticking with the 10W-30.
Just my .02 cents as usual,
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Just my .02 cents as usual,
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Originally Posted by 4x4Fink
I've been using Mobil 1 10W-30 since I've had the truck and it seems to disappear pretty quickly, I'm thinking of switching to 10w-40 but winter is almost here and I may just be better off sticking with the 10W-30.
Just my .02 cents as usual,
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Just my .02 cents as usual,
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Thanks for all the replies guys!
Marc you did your AC yourself? I need to replace my compressor, evac the system and refill...How did you accomplish the evacuation rent the equipment? Course it's a R-12 system so I'd have to goto the dealer for the refill i guess...
Marc you did your AC yourself? I need to replace my compressor, evac the system and refill...How did you accomplish the evacuation rent the equipment? Course it's a R-12 system so I'd have to goto the dealer for the refill i guess...
Originally Posted by Marc
I don't think 5W30 is any thinner than 10W30 when the engines warm.
Last edited by ctcost; 09-02-2004 at 06:00 AM.