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Reply #15November 28, 2007, 10:34:54 pm

Leumas

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« Reply #15 on: November 28, 2007, 10:34:54 pm »
Quote from: "xtrigger"
Took half the oil out (15w40) and put in 0w30 synthic...for the other half...


Why would you do that?
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Reply #16November 29, 2007, 01:04:58 am

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« Reply #16 on: November 29, 2007, 01:04:58 am »
cost me only 20bucks (all i had on me) so i bought that..

the 0w40 synthic was around 50...so w.e

anywyas it runs...nicely
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Reply #17November 29, 2007, 02:43:37 pm

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« Reply #17 on: November 29, 2007, 02:43:37 pm »
Watch what type of oil you put in it.  "s" rated oil will trash it.  You need a "c" rated oil for diesels:

http://www.vwdiesel.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=6679&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=diesel+rated+oil

"C" rated oils have detergents to break down soot particles and hold them in suspension.  I believe CI-4 is the latest.
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