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Hi guys . changing the oil on my XUD today after it dumped it all on the floor. what oil should i use? the engine is 80K now should i stick with factory recomendation or should i use somthing abit more forgiving now that the internals are wearing a bit?
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5W40...
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I swear this thread had a load more replies in it?
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Nah it was double posted.
But the ACTUAL answer for "moderate" climates is 10w40 as per the XUD9TE tech sheet that's been banded about. 5w40 for colder climates.