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Old 06-24-2008, 08:44 AM
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Can i use 5w 20 Royal purple with my turbo?
I was wondering if i can use the same grade of oil 5w 20, with my new turbo even tho im putting in royal purple? If not let me know some oils to put in.
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I'd go up to at least 5w-30.
I use 20w-50, but I have a Sohn adapter and I don't know if the heavier weight would affect your OMP (probably not).

You are going to start an argument (an old one at that) with this question, so be prepared.
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This OP never ever search for his own answers.
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well. It shouldn't spit the oil back out at you anyways. Should work.
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This OP never ever search for his own answers.
Then he must be killed for the greater good.
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