Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 11:38:26 -0800 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamel.net> Subject: Re: Best Type Oil To Use
Ken Washington wrote: > > John, > > I don't know where you get your info. Here in the U.S. I have not seen > anything recommended by the factory for U.S. models other than 10W30 or > 10W40 for regular oil. > Now, if you race, do what you want to do, but for everyday street use > 20W50 is not recommended. 20w is WAY too thick for a turbocharged engine. The thinner the better. Personally a 5w or 0w would be my recommendation, but if you are sticking with dinosaur oil 10w is going to be ideal - a 15w *maybe* if you've got some leaks you're too lazy or cheap to take care of. -Justin