At some FLAPS (A. Zone around W. Mich) you can often find 10W-40 in a
synthetic blend or "part synthetic".  It should give you a little better
low temp performance.

Larry A.

On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 7:57 AM, Bob Anderson
<ROBERTANDERSON294@comcast.net>wrote:

> Thanks to all who replied with suggestions and recommendations. I've
> drained the 20w/50 and replaced with 10w/40 and will stay with this until
> warmer spring weather arrives, then I'll change back to the 20w/50 along
> with a qt. of Lucas oil treatment.
> Bob A
> '86 GL
> Massachusetts
>
> ----- Forwarded Message -----
> From: ROBERTANDERSON294@comcast.net
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> Sent: Wed, 08 Jan 2014 10:38:58 -0000 (UTC)
> Subject: What is the recommended oil weight for northeast winter?
>
> The temps here in Massachusetts have been dipping down to single digits at
> night and I'm wondering if maybe I should change out the 20/50 oil I have
> in my 2.1 Wbxr? And, if so, what would be the recommended winter oil weight?
> Thanks,
> Bob A
> '86 GL
>