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Old 05-17-2009, 03:33 PM
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My 06 Mustang GT is in the shop getting some work done. I would like to pick up a case of Royal Purple after work but I can't remember what viscosity oil I need. Can anyone here help me out?
 
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Old 05-18-2009, 12:08 AM
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usually either 5W-40 or 10W-40. i am running 5W in my mustang.
 
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Old 05-18-2009, 07:41 AM
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Stick w/ 5W20. The VCT system in your car is designed for that viscosity.

Also, I would never run something as thick as 5W40 or even 10W40 in my car, as it will not only kill mileage but hinder the flow of oil.
 
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Old 05-18-2009, 08:47 AM
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w00t to that. 5w-20 on stock bottom ends.
 
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Old 05-18-2009, 10:30 AM
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Checkout the new Mobil1 0w20 oil, its supposed to give a nice boost in fuel economy and costs the same as regular Mobil1.
 
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Originally Posted by spike_africa
Checkout the new Mobil1 0w20 oil, its supposed to give a nice boost in fuel economy and costs the same as regular Mobil1.
That's pretty interesting. It also says its safe to use on cars designed to run 5w-20 (which is us).
 
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Yeah that's what its for. They say the same protection and better mileage and they have a calculator to see how much you could save. Mine was something like $124 a year with only swapping to that oil. If I had known about it before I changed my oil last week I would of gone with that over regular Mobil1.
 
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Old 05-18-2009, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by spike_africa
Yeah that's what its for. They say the same protection and better mileage and they have a calculator to see how much you could save. Mine was something like $124 a year with only swapping to that oil. If I had known about it before I changed my oil last week I would of gone with that over regular Mobil1.
Haha I know what you mean. I just changed my oil two weeks ago. Next time I'll have to try it out.
 
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Old 05-18-2009, 10:55 AM
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If the weather holds out, I might change mine early after I toss my bottom end all over the track on Wednesday lol.
 
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Originally Posted by bassman97
Stick w/ 5W20. The VCT system in your car is designed for that viscosity.

Also, I would never run something as thick as 5W40 or even 10W40 in my car, as it will not only kill mileage but hinder the flow of oil.

LOL thank you.. i ment W20.... not 40....
 
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