Concerning the Cheap Synthetic alternative. If your local walmart has it, Shell Rotella T 5w-40 Synthetic, $12.88 per 5 quart container. If you find it at that price, stock up, they change the price regularly.
15w-50 in So Cal- Won't hurt anything, higher than necessary oil pressure, taking power from the engine, but 20w-50 is an approved weight overseas (same engine, no CAFE) for tempuratures above 38F. You would run the 15w down to the 20F mark, but I wouldn't want to run it in the winter in a cooler climate.
Okay, all, I am killing this thread. I am leaving in 5 minutes for my annual Oregon trip. I have my Tikka Master Sporter .223, Ruger 10/22T, and various sidearms loaded up. If any varmits are reading this, you better run and hide while you have a chance.
. The only downside, the wife is 7 months prego and is making me leave the LC so she can drive it and take the dog out (guess I shouldn't complain to much). I'm back in the 91 Pathy with a 5 speed. At least it has a lift, stereo, headers, etc.
Talk to you guys Monday (Unless of course I find some internet access in Oregon).
Cary
15w-50 in So Cal- Won't hurt anything, higher than necessary oil pressure, taking power from the engine, but 20w-50 is an approved weight overseas (same engine, no CAFE) for tempuratures above 38F. You would run the 15w down to the 20F mark, but I wouldn't want to run it in the winter in a cooler climate.
Okay, all, I am killing this thread. I am leaving in 5 minutes for my annual Oregon trip. I have my Tikka Master Sporter .223, Ruger 10/22T, and various sidearms loaded up. If any varmits are reading this, you better run and hide while you have a chance.
. The only downside, the wife is 7 months prego and is making me leave the LC so she can drive it and take the dog out (guess I shouldn't complain to much). I'm back in the 91 Pathy with a 5 speed. At least it has a lift, stereo, headers, etc. Talk to you guys Monday (Unless of course I find some internet access in Oregon).
Cary
