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stateofidleness · 04-21-2011, 07:28 PM

Gonna steer this back into the realm of what I understand for a quick question

Do I need to worry about doing a "Flush" and all that jazz if I switch to a different brand of oil tomorrow?

I've heard good things about the Castrol stuff, so I may go with that.

I'm still a little confused on what "cold" viscosity I need. 0w40, 5w40 or 10w40?

It's hot here, and only gonna get hotter. Does that equal 10w40?

Thanks guys. I'm actually semi-excited to think that it might quiet the lifters a bit.

04-21-2011, 07:28 PM	#14
stateofidleness Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canyon Lake, Texas Posts: 801	Gonna steer this back into the realm of what I understand for a quick question Do I need to worry about doing a "Flush" and all that jazz if I switch to a different brand of oil tomorrow? I've heard good things about the Castrol stuff, so I may go with that. I'm still a little confused on what "cold" viscosity I need. 0w40, 5w40 or 10w40? It's hot here, and only gonna get hotter. Does that equal 10w40? Thanks guys. I'm actually semi-excited to think that it might quiet the lifters a bit.