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Why U.S. Cars Use 0W-20 But the Same Engines Use 5W-30 Abroad (Mechanic Explains!)

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Old Dec 7, 2025 | 08:34 AM
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Why U.S. Cars Use 0W-20 But the Same Engines Use 5W-30 Abroad (Mechanic Explains!)


Never Liked 0 Oils!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ya, Its a **** AI Narrated Vid But The Info is Interesting!

KC
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Old Dec 7, 2025 | 07:04 PM
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I was considering that very thing, changing to 5-W30.
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Old Dec 7, 2025 | 07:46 PM
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With Your Added Horsepower a REALLY Good Idea!

BTMO

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Old Dec 8, 2025 | 08:04 AM
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I dislike thin oil as well but I just do the owner's manual 'thing' and so far so good with my cars.
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