Oil viscosity choice (South Texas area)

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Jul 9, 2011 | 03:54 AM

caldercay

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Oil viscosity choice (South Texas area)

Houston area ... 95*+(F) temps with 90%+ humidity.

Reading the Vehicle Care manual ... oil viscosity options are:
* 5w/40, 5w/50, 10w/50, 10w/60, 20w/40, 20w/50

I'm leaning to the 10w/60 or 20w/50 options (w/Wix filter) ... any thoughts?

Jul 9, 2011 | 04:06 AM

direng

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IMO with those miles I'd also go with 20/50.

Aug 13, 2011 | 12:39 PM

prelude4ws

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If you have the time read up at bob's motor oil university article: Motor Oil 101 - Bob is the Oil Guy
after reading and checking with other sources i was convinced and switched my 04 xjr and 98 vdp to 0w-30. I am in san antonio btw.
happy reading.

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