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Old 07-28-2025, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jimjamuser View Post
I agree with everything that you said, especially the idea of checking the tailpipe for excessive oil burning. My humble opinion is that in Florida, I am not sold on multiple weight oils. They are fine for up North, but in Florida I prefer a straight weight 30W oil.
What? you still driving flat head ford?

You can’t use straight 30W oil in variable valve timing vehicles. Passages are too small some chain tensioners and other components use oil pressure to operate, then there heat factor that will slug/gum up 30W oil quicker. Most news vehicles use 0-15w oil now.
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