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Subject:Re: Engine Oil and Cold Weather
From:Randy Charrette
Date:Tue, 6 Nov 2001 06:34:23 -0500
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<P>I had this same question about 1 month ago on here. I ran 20/50 all last winter and it sounded horrible on cold starts in the morning in the mountains. Also blew the oil filter seal 2 times. Just switched to Synthetic 5w 50. So far so good!</P>
<P>Randy Charrette</P>
<P>87' Syncro weekender</P>
<P>Longmont, CO<BR><BR></P></DIV>
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<DIV></DIV>&gt;From: Chad G <GROCH@WORLDCHAT.COM>
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Reply-To: Chad G <GROCH@WORLDCHAT.COM>
<DIV></DIV>&gt;To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Subject: Engine Oil and Cold Weather
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 00:43:28 -0500
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<DIV></DIV>&gt;With winter approaching I was wondering if it would be smart to change to a
<DIV></DIV>&gt;different viscosity oil. I live in southen Ontario Canada where it doesn't
<DIV></DIV>&gt;get that cold (maybe at most -15C). I'm currently using 20W50. Would it be
<DIV></DIV>&gt;wise to change.....I'm due for an oil change soon.
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<DIV></DIV>&gt;Chad 85GL's
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