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Old Mar 19, 2017 | 09:26 PM
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is 10w-30 full synthetic oil ok for evo x
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by jetevo11
is 10w-30 full synthetic oil ok for evo x
no the engine is rated for 5 30
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 06:41 AM
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I ran Rotella T6 and its rated 5-40 and I never had any issues.
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 08:06 AM
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The first number in the rating refers to the winter rating for viscosity on cold starts. So the 10w-30 will give you less protection because the 10w is more thick (less protection) when cold.
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