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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Oil?

I just got my first oil change at about 1200 miles from the local dealer. I noticed though that the oil before had been 5W-20 from the factory but the oil they put back in it is 5W-30 according to oil change sticker. What kind of oil is recommended? Or how much is it really going to matter?
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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pretty sure the x calls for 5w30 from the factory
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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Ok thats cool. I figured that but i did notice that it said 5W20 before.

Thanks man
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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5w30

however if you drive your car a little harder, and do track days to, you can put something heavier
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