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Aug 20, 2001 | 01:32 PM

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decora

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Im about to change my motor oil and was wondering if its best to go with 10W-40 or should I stick with 5W-40. I was told 10W-40 is best because my ride has 75000 miles on it. Its a 96 civic EX.

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Aug 20, 2001 | 02:19 PM

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Durdan

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yeah i would go with a 10W-30 with this heat. pointless to use 10W-40

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Aug 20, 2001 | 03:43 PM

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I personally would go with the 10-40. This is beause the viscosity will hold up better in this heat. If and when your car starts to burn oil then i would step up to a 20-50 or a straight 40 weight. Enjoy..

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Aug 20, 2001 | 03:56 PM

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I have the same car not running high compression or boost and have found the best results with 10-30 in the summer and 5-30 the rest of the year. Not synthetic just pennzoil or valvoline.

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