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post Sep 22 2009, 10:10 PM
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Im changing the oil tomorrow in the 93 laser I picked up. It has 170k on the odometer. So should I go up to 10w40?
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post Sep 23 2009, 09:58 PM
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nevermind, already done, Ive always heard a higher mileage engine needs thicker oil due to extra space from wear around the bearings. Hope I made the right choice.
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post Sep 24 2009, 05:31 PM
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nevermind, already done, Ive always heard a higher mileage engine needs thicker oil due to extra space from wear around the bearings. Hope I made the right choice.


You are correct, sir. But don't go too thick or you will hear the dreaded DSM tick WAY more than you need to! lol

I have 190k on my motor and I run 10w-30 with no problems. Sometimes I even run 5w-30 or 5w-20 since i get it for free from my grandfather lol. I only run the 5w oil if I ma desperate tho, cause my motor eats that oil so fast it's unreal. lol
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ya, I did 10w30 to see how if acts first, and intend to use 10w40 next time if I feel it needs it. thanks man, I feel better about my decision. lol
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