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Old 07-15-2017, 06:53 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by Slate 01 View Post
I have a 986 with 44K miles and still have the original ims, I was told to use 10w40. Which I have done and using the Gibbs racing oil. Is this still the recommended weight for my particular situation?
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.
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