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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 11:21 PM
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I searched but couldn't find the answer. I'm going back to stock and I don't know if I can just keep using the same oil. I've been using mobile 1 10w 30 synthetic.
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 02:26 AM
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use 5 30 thats what scion recommends
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 02:29 AM
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Wouldn't be a problem going back?
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 03:08 AM
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there is nothing wrong with running 10w30 or 5w30
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 06:45 PM
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just make sure u keep using synthetic since thats what uve been running.
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Going from a higher weight to lower weight oil won't affect a un-boosted motor. The only reason turbo cars run heavier oil is the higher viscosity(oil won't break down as easy from high temp). You'll be fine running either oil.
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Thanks everyone. I'm be doing this tomorrow. But I'll be back on boost as soon as I get back from deployment
Old Aug 8, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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Spark plugs wouldent make a difference either would they? There colder plugs but I'm still using the same gas.
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Just want to make sure the car will be fine
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i run my colder plugs in my car and i just took all my stuff off this weekend. it runs fine and i just went form 10w - 30 to 5w - 30
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Yea I just took everything off yesterday. Im still using 10w 30. And I kept my plugs. So far so good
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feel free too shoot me a PM if you ever need help. i remember you said you were down by coronado thats only about 40 mins south of me.
Old Aug 8, 2011 | 11:55 PM
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Thanks man. Yea I might be going to Pendleton this Wed for a gun shoot.
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have fun these ranges are ancient.
Old Aug 9, 2011 | 03:59 AM
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Yea I hear they are. But as long as I'm shooting Im fine. I love guns
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