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04-13-2007, 04:57 PM

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Wolfe008

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WHAT OIL?

99 Cobra...I live in SO CAL so it's almost always hot

I'll probably get Moble1 or Royal Purple...but what rating? "5w-20" my dad said "20w50"

help please

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04-13-2007, 05:07 PM

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RE: WHAT OIL?

I would go with 5w20.

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04-13-2007, 06:36 PM

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RE: WHAT OIL?

i live in las vegas.. alot hotter than socal...i run 5w20 with no problems.. but last oil change i put 5w30 in to see the difference, didnt notice any. stick with 5w20

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04-13-2007, 06:43 PM

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RE: WHAT OIL?

Mobil 1 5W20

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04-13-2007, 07:40 PM

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unless your car is blowing out blue smoke like crazy then use 5-20 or 5-30

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