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Re: running synthetic at high mileage good or bad?
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Originally Posted by steamer99
I do not have an owner's manual, but the service manual has a chart that shows 5 W 30 as ok as long as the ambient temp is < 32 F.
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Actually, I thought the chart said that the only oil suggested below 32F is 5w30. I will go out and check later. I also remember people saying that 5W30 was preferred in the summer because of the tight bearing passages. I hate when opinions conflict like this.
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Tony
1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads
2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil
2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil
1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything
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