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Ky_Man
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8/18/2006
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My brother talked me into putting 20w-50 in my 5.2 magnum.(he
had the truck before me) Was that a dumb idea?
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8/18/2006
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Yes, thicker oil is not better oil. You should not use a 50 wt. oil. And certainly not a 20w-50 which is too thick at startup and at operating temperature. In most cases it is best to use what the manufacturer recommends.
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Ky_man
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8/18/2006
18:38:26
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do you think it will hurt anything? because i've had it in there for a
few weeks or, and it seems the same to me. But should i remove
it?
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shane
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8/18/2006
18:54:15
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ya take it out i use 10w30 synthetic mobil 1
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Ky_Man
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8/18/2006
19:02:05
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so then i would also have to rplace the oil filter again correct?
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Shane
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8/18/2006
19:55:08
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ya fram makes a synthetic one
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.boB
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8/18/2006
21:13:46
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20W-50 oil will not hurt your engine. But it's a lot heavier than you need. You'll waste a lot of power moving it around. And it puts more strain on the distributer, cam drive, oil pump, etc.
Drain it out, and replace with whatever type of oil you like best, in the proper weight as specified in your owners manual. Replace the oil filter. Smack your brother in the back of your head.
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Obio3
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8/18/2006
22:34:34
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Fram makes filters with cardboard and plastik valve that fails more often then not. Junk.
Go with a wix. Napa gold is wix. Sevedral others sell wix under there nme. Just ask who makes there filters
So many problems .... So littLE time
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Ky-man
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8/19/2006
00:02:18
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Thanks, I think i'll take some time tomorrow and get it out. It says
10w30 or 40 so i might do the 40...maybe. Thanks!
1997 dodge dakota
318 magnum v8
206,000 miles
...and still driving like a dream!
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Graham
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8/19/2006
00:19:09
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10W-40 is still a bit thick at engine operating temp.
10W-30 would be better if you simply must have a 10W oil.
5W-30 would be better, and 0W-30 I find the best of both worlds: it's nice and thin for the cold starts so the pump can move the oil around better, and it's the right viscosity at operating temperature.
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Ky_man
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8/19/2006
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Although, I heard on a forum that if you drive somewhat hard you
may want a thicker oil to last a long time for wear and tear, and for
pulling purposes, etc. So i don't know. that's why im askin.
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shatto
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8/19/2006
01:58:44
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Once Upon a Time........I had a 4 banger Sonoma.
Being a good American boy, I thought; "If a Little is Good, More MUST be Better."
I ran 50 weight oil. (For many thousand miles, Ky_Man. You're safe)
I learned the heavier oil, in fact, didn't lubricate as well because it didn't get into itty-bitty places, like the tiny sprayers some vehicles have to cool the piston bottom.
I changed to Amsoil 0W-30 oil.
I gained 3 Miles Per Gallon.
Is Amsoil 0W-30 oil any good?
Will it protect well enough?
The engine in my 3.9 Dakota has 525,000 miles that says it does.
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Obio3
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8/19/2006
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Shatto gave the best answer pertaining to the 20-50 oil. Most important is dry starts. Just to thick to get into the tighter running parts of your engine as fast as it would with lighter oil. Syn being the best and fastest to lub everything on startup.
So many problems .... So little time
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Ky_Man
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8/19/2006
20:14:11
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Thanks everyone. I bought some oil today so im going to
change it and the filter tomorrow. I went with the 10w-30
simply because it gets pretty hot here (Southern California) and
i talked to a few people in person (not my brother! ) and they
recommended the 10w-30. So im gunna go with that for now.
Next time around ill be posting on it again and maybe going for
some more performance oriented oil. Cause im not planning on
dragging any time soon, lol. jk. I'm just gunna be driving it to
and from school and occasionally pulling the trailer for the
marching band to competitions etc. BAND NERDS RULE!!!
Thanks!
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boomer
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8/20/2006
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I use 10w-30 in the summer and 5w-30 in the winter since i live in michigan. I guess I could use 5w-30 all year but my manual shows what oil covers certain ambient temperature ranges. im thinkin of goin to synthetic oil soon, do i have to do anything before i change it to sythetic?
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8/21/2006
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boomer,
There are no special requirements - however, in much older vehicles or those with very high mileage, it may be advisable to use an engine flush first. This will ensure that the engine is clean and free of any accumulated contaminants which might have an effect on the service life synthetic motor oils.
Provided your engine has been well maintained you can switch at any time.
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9/07/2006
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