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JFP in PA · 09-22-2009, 02:09 PM

I have to agree with Charles on this one, and I would also note that no RP oil (regardless of weight) is ACEA A3, B3, B4 ratings; which is what you should be using in the car in the first place..... Get rid of the oil, and put in a 5W or 10W-40 that meets the proper ACEA ratings.

09-22-2009, 02:09 PM	#22
JFP in PA Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: It's a kind of magic..... Posts: 6,273	I have to agree with Charles on this one, and I would also note that no RP oil (regardless of weight) is ACEA A3, B3, B4 ratings; which is what you should be using in the car in the first place..... Get rid of the oil, and put in a 5W or 10W-40 that meets the proper ACEA ratings. Last edited by JFP in PA; 09-22-2009 at 02:22 PM.