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Engine Oil weight? Because of?? - 7/6/2008 5:35:20 PM

zipsayain

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Should you change the weight of your oil, Just because of high miles?

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RE: Engine Oil weight? Because of?? - 7/6/2008 7:05:09 PM

Cowboy6622

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that depends. there is wear on the piston rings, a little on the pistons themselves, and the cylinder wall. a thinner oil can slip thru and end up in your fuel mixture. i would increase the weight if you''re car is burning a little oil. if the car hasn''t burned a drop in however many miles your running between changes, i wouldn''t worry about it. if the car starts to burn a half quart-quart every few thousand, i''d move the weight up to about 10W 40 or so.

hope this is helps

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