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Old 28-01-2007, 10:45 AM
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i have nearly finished my new engine build and i will be using mineral oil to run it on
but what viscosity?

10w 40 or 15w 40

any help would be much appreciated

thanx Simon
Old 29-01-2007, 12:14 PM
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does it matter?
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not really fella! just when you do the 1st few miles (100) use throttle gently!
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Originally Posted by Alvyn
not really fella! just when you do the 1st few miles (100) use throttle gently!
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15W just wont be quite as good as protecting the car when cold, as it will be thicker, aside from that they rated the same.
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