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05stangkc

Dec 7, 2025 08:34 AM

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

rocknrod

Dec 7, 2025 07:04 PM

I was considering that very thing, changing to 5-W30.

05stangkc

Dec 7, 2025 07:46 PM

With Your Added Horsepower a REALLY Good Idea! :nice:

BTMO

KC

NC14GT

Dec 8, 2025 08:04 AM

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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