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Old 07-15-2017, 10:54 AM   #1
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Originally Posted by JFP in PA View Post
10W-40 oil, depending upon whose oil, usually offers considerably higher film strength than lower weights. That said, there are now 5W-40 oils, such as the Gibbs DT40, that show comparable film strength in a slightly lower weight oil, which the M96 engine likes.
That sounds good, I have been using the DT40, so I'll switch to the 5W40 on my next change. Thanks Jeff
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