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Old 12-30-2008, 01:23 PM
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ha 15 qrts thats it?? a cat850 takes 55qts.. and 3 oil filters
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Old 12-30-2008, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by thuxel
Dude chill, I was just joking.
I'm not the one who had to post how much oil does my car need.
You have already proved how ignorant you are with the post.
So there!
I win.
Ok dumbass, the OP is from CALIFORNIA, not Canada.
Again think before you speak.
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Old 12-30-2008, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Riptide
5W-30 won't hurt it any. I've heard Saleen and Roush spec that for their cars. A 5W-30 has the same viscosity at 302 degrees as a 5W-20 does as 212 if memory serves. It's probably a good idea to run 5W-30 if you are racing your car on a course.

I use 5W-20 in my car.
LOL I am probably gonna get another ban for starting another oil discussion but hey lets see. You are correct saleen and roush ask for 5w-30 the thing is that CAFE standards are no longer in play and it is interesting what happens. 5w-20 was recommended only for gas MPG to get better incentives. Scott Whitthead which was in the engineering team of the 4.6 3v and practically designed it has specifically has stated over and over again to never use 5w-20 on a mod motor. More into that amsoil specifically states to use 5w-30. Also I wouldn't use that royal crap that has been known to kill mod motors.

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Old 12-30-2008, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mortman
Changed my oil yesterday, (usually had the dealer do it but ran out of free oil change cupons). So pulled the filter drained the crankcase installed new filter and started filling crankcase with RP 5w30. added 3.5 quarts, nothing on the dip stick……added the rest of the last quart, still nothing on the dipstick? Went back picked up 2 more quarts. Added .5 quart, nothing, the rest of that one, nothing. Ok quart 6 added .5 of that one, now were registering on the dipstick, added the remaining .5 and yep registering full. 6 quarts of oil in the crank case with new filter? Does this sound right to you? I have been changing my own oil for 22years and never used more than 4.5 quarts an I nuts?
I usually check the owners manual to determine stuff like this.
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Old 12-30-2008, 04:32 PM
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Old 12-30-2008, 05:59 PM
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5W-20 is just fine. The extra viscosity only comes in handy in true racing situations like driving the car around a course. Your engine stays nearly the same temperature in normal driving all year round. Only when you get it on a race track and really let it stretch it's legs will the cooling system have a harder time keeping up resulting in warmer engine temps. A 5W-30 has the same viscosity at 302 degrees as a 5W-20 does as 212. Our engines don't sit at 302 degrees under normal conditions. Taking the car across a race course lasting 5-7 minutes, OTOH, is something else.
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Old 12-30-2008, 06:21 PM
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Sometimes I come here for information and somtimes for entertainment lol. this one's been entertaining.

as for the "I win" guy... that's what's so cool about internet forums.. somebody pisses you off enough and you just walk away from the computer, go have sex with your gf/wife, watch your favorite movie on TV, whatever... hell you always WIN anyway lol.
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Old 12-30-2008, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Rubrignitz
Sometimes I come here for information and somtimes for entertainment lol. this one's been entertaining.

as for the "I win" guy... that's what's so cool about internet forums.. somebody pisses you off enough and you just walk away from the computer, go have sex with your gf/wife, watch your favorite movie on TV, whatever... hell you always WIN anyway lol.
Too bad others can't tell the difference!
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Old 12-31-2008, 01:44 AM
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wow red locktight on the drain plug... OMG not so smart
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Old 12-31-2008, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Androdz2
Scott Whitthead which was in the engineering team of the 4.6 3v and practically designed it has specifically has stated over and over again to never use 5w-20 on a mod motor.
I know I've seen something that Scott posted about 5W-20 and these engines. What I don't recall is whether that caution was intended primarily for extended durations of hard driving/high-rpm use (think open-tracking) or all uses above mild/moderate DD.


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