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Old 01-12-2017, 07:32 AM   #5
JayG
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Your mechanic is a moron

0W is a cold rating and the oil at normal temps is not thinner
Additional 0W-40 is a Porsche recommended weight.

Whether are not you actually "need" 0W is another matter. You don't need it for non freezing temps, but it does not hurt

You are fine using 0W-40 oil
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