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ntfd17, 1.8L 4 Cylinder Turbo, New Tripoli, PA, April 24, 2011, 17:35

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Do I need to use 5w-40 or can I go with 10w-30 t run in this motor?

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  overbys from Overbys Inc, April 25, 2011, 15:01
  

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  no 10w30 advised; 5w40 synthetic because they have a real
  problem with oil sludge
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