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Subject:Re: Winter oil.
From:Tom Stone
Date:Sun, 14 Dec 2003 07:34:43 EST

> Don't shoot me!  Stupid question.  Just want to be sure...

> 10W40 in the summer and
> in the winter????

> 1.9 and 2.1's.

20w50. Period.

The original requester is from Illinois.  No way will his van start on a
below zero degree morning with 20 W 50.  And if he tries, there is a real good
chance he'll blow the oil cooler seal.  10 W 30 works well in winter.

BTDT

Tom
Illinois

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