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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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5w 10w etc should I use with the Box???????????????
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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The oil filler cap says 5w30 on it.
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 06:18 PM
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I use 10W30 in mine. But that's because where I live.
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by LowProMofo
I use 10W30 in mine. ...
Originally Posted by The orginal poster
what type of mobil 1 oil o use for box ?"
Mobil 1 oil is a synthetic single viscosity oil; not a conventional multi viscosity oil.

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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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ignore the above^^^^^^
Mobil 1 has different viscosity's
well lets see I use the OW30 due to the temp reange for my area
Old Apr 3, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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See:

Mobil 1 FAQs:
http://www.mobil1.com/USA-English/Mo...Oils_FAQs.aspx

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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Sciond
ignore the above^^^^^^
Mobil 1 has different viscosity's ...
You're right; I'm wrong.

Available as:
Mobil 1 0W-30
Mobil 1 0W-40
Mobil 1 5W-20
Mobil 1 5W-30
Mobil 1 10W-30
Mobil 1 Truck & SUV Formula

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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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i use 5w30, you could probably get away with using 10w30, however i wouldn't do it if you live in a very cold environment.

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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 11:49 PM
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Go with the 5w30 unless it is below freezing in your area.
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