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Reverting oil type

Old 06-26-2012, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 40w8
So why not just run 0w30, then.
I like the idea of using 0W30 synthetic but I'm waiting until I get my Sohn adaptor installed. I'm considering which two stroke synthetic to use for the OMP.
Old 06-26-2012, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Flonker
yeah I feel bad for starting what could have potentially been fatal for some here but so far it's been a mild thread.

Someone just gave me the impression that there was some rule that i never heard of that once you begin using synthetic, you have to continue using it. not as a matter or preference or opinion but that conventional could literally no longer be used.

doesn't seem like I have anything to worry about here then. Successful thread! This was not meant to be a "which is best?!!?" post I promise.

ty

You have started a religious war you demon. JK.

but these are the best threads though, imo.
Old 06-27-2012, 11:05 AM
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OP, as noted 5w20 is partially synthetic anyway. Mineral oils of other weights are some blend of Group II and Group III base stocks and maybe some Group I if of very low quality and these by nature mix well with anything. So use whatever you want, just make certain its identified as engine oil. As big an oil freak as I am the topic has been beaten to death and none of us really knows what’s best so it probably matters very little.
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