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Did they say why?
Posted by J (more from J) on Fri, 4 Apr 2003 14:34:19
In Reply to: local dealer does NOT recommend 0w-30 full synthetic +, steve, Fri, 4 Apr 2003 13:14:44
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Hi,
Did they tell you why they discourage 0W-30? Did you counter with
A5/B5 vs. mere A1/B1?
Oil analysis does show that 5W-30 blend is a good oil, but 0W-30 should
be better.
Saab 5W-30 blend at 5,000 mile interval should be fine.
thanks
Jae
posted by 167.4....
Posts in this Thread:
- local dealer does NOT recommend 0w-30 full synthetic +, steve, Fri, 4 Apr 2003 13:14:44
- Re: local dealer does NOT recommend 0w-30 full synthetic +, technologist, Sat, 5 Apr 2003 03:02:24
- Did they say why?, J, Fri, 4 Apr 2003 14:34:19 <-- Viewing This Message
- I would question your change intervals, phred, Fri, 4 Apr 2003 13:24:44
- I agree with phred. this is no longer 1978. However,, dave, Fri, 4 Apr 2003 13:36:15
- more frequent change intervals NEVER hurt (more), steve, Fri, 4 Apr 2003 13:30:09
- I support your frequent oil change regimen, Bret, Fri, 4 Apr 2003 23:44:40
- You know ... there are reputable mechanics here, J, Fri, 4 Apr 2003 14:47:02
- And that's why..., Stephen Goldberger, Fri, 4 Apr 2003 14:26:16
- ERROR!!!, Stephen Goldberger, Fri, 4 Apr 2003 19:46:43
- There's a point of diminishing returns, phred, Fri, 4 Apr 2003 14:20:02
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