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Aug 6, 2006 | 07:19 PM

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monkeydude3

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as you rack up the milage (and I mean 100k plus) you can start running thicker grade, but until it shows any problems with the specified oil, run it.

Aug 6, 2006 | 09:33 PM

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Colorado_Mustang

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Amsoil oil and filters.

Aug 6, 2006 | 09:57 PM

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SikGT

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Royal Purple. Period.

Aug 6, 2006 | 11:27 PM

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Gooman

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Dont really matter what brand of oil,10w30 is fine manual says 5w30 wouldnt go any thicker,moto craft filter or purolater,napa (not Fram heard they suck).Main deal just keep it changed and clean.........................Gary99gt

Aug 6, 2006 | 11:29 PM

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blueherd02gt

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RE: Oil Change - Need Advice

my manual says 5w20

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ORIGINAL: Gooman

Dont really matter what brand of oil,10w30 is fine manual says 5w30 wouldnt go any thicker,moto craft filter or purolater,napa (not Fram heard they suck).Main deal just keep it changed and clean.........................Gary99gt

Aug 6, 2006 | 11:32 PM

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sstang

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+1 mobil 1 fully synthetic motor oil
oil filters are only a few bucks. Go get the best, k&n for like 12 bucks.

Aug 6, 2006 | 11:35 PM

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Gooman

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My 99 owners guide sez 5w30 the newer ones say 5-20?......................Gary99gt

Aug 6, 2006 | 11:38 PM

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monkeydude3

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the engine's haven't changed. Like I said, it's about overall fuel economy on a production of vehicles. You can run 5w30 in a 5w20 car without any problems

Aug 6, 2006 | 11:40 PM

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blueherd02gt

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RE: Oil Change - Need Advice

my oil cap says 5w20

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My 99 owners guide sez 5w30 the newer ones say 5-20?......................Gary99gt

Aug 7, 2006 | 01:50 AM

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Cornbread01

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my manual says 5-20 but my oil cap says 5-30 wtf lol
either or is fine wont hurt the car but use synthetic its the best for oil filter i beleave its an opinion i use fram dg

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