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Which oil for an old petrol turbo
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11-06-2018, 05:56 PM
I'd say the 10w40 is absolutely fine. If it's in daily use a lower cold viscosity rating will make it better when running up to temp. The higher hot ratings - 50 and up - are only really needed for highly tuned engines that are put under a lot of stress, track weapons etc.
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Which oil for an old petrol turbo - by Ben - 11-06-2018, 11:11 AM
RE: Which oil for an old petrol turbo - by Poodle - 11-06-2018, 05:56 PM
RE: Which oil for an old petrol turbo - by Ben - 11-06-2018, 08:10 PM
RE: Which oil for an old petrol turbo - by Ben - 21-06-2018, 08:34 PM
RE: Which oil for an old petrol turbo - by Ben - 22-06-2018, 11:42 AM

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