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Post by br0dy519 » August 27th, 2024, 12:06 pm
Both of my cars, as they approach 400km, are leaking oil. About 1L every 5000km.
Should I switch to 10W30 from 0W40? Or should I put some Lucas Oil Stabilizer in my next oil change?
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400km Leaking Oil - Switch 0W40 To 10W30?
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I’d go 15w40/15w50 in summer and 5w40 in winter if you see colder temps. Should be a temperature chart in your owners manual to guide you when to switch.
Mobil 1 15w50 is pretty inexpensive at Walmart as is most of the SN rated 15w40 diesel oils. 5w40 Quaker State full syn is pretty well priced there too.
Mobil 1 15w50 is pretty inexpensive at Walmart as is most of the SN rated 15w40 diesel oils. 5w40 Quaker State full syn is pretty well priced there too.
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Where are you guys finding 15W40 T6? Can't find it anywhere here for a decent price. $65CAD per gallon is laughable!
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$29.99
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/produ ... -550050467
$70.56 Shell Rotella T6 15W-40 Diesel Engine Oil, 1 Gallon (Case of 3)
https://www.amazon.com/Rotella-55005046 ... VLF6G?th=1
$23.52
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Shell-Rotell ... /869812640
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2003 S80 T6 Transmission DIED
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Any 5 gallon pail source? Will grab some next time I’m over the border.
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prwood wrote:I wish I had a permanent car repair area that was covered, had a level surface, lighting and fans, a workbench, and tool cabinets. You know,like a garage. Much of my time during the job is spent hauling things up and down the stairs to the basement or in and out of the storage shed, or running back downstairs when I realize I need something else,or taking a break from standing out in the sun,or using flashlights or work lamps when it gets dark.
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Rebate of $30 for a 5 Gallon.
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$149.99 Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil 15W-40 5 Gallon
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/ro ... sel&pos=12
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Blessings,
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2007 S60 2.5T - New Project
2003 S80 T6 Transmission DIED
2000 S70 SE Base - New Project
1998 S70 T5 Prior
1989 240 Wagon Prior
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