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I received advice from a tuning shop to run 5W-40 oil as opposed to the 5W-30 since I don't have an oil cooler. They said the heavier will absorb the
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Using 5W-40 on Z's with no oil cooler
I received advice from a tuning shop to run 5W-40 oil as opposed to the 5W-30 since I don't have an oil cooler. They said the heavier will absorb the heat better and the heat will break down the 5W-40 viscosity to a lower weight. Is there any truth in this?
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