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Unread 12-04-2009, 04:02 PM   #1
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Default OIL CHANGE RECOMMENDATION

GM RECOMMENDS 5W-30, BUT I'VE HEARD THAT 10W-30 IS BETTER FOR US DRIVING IN FLORIDA. ANYBODY SWITCHED TO 10W-30, AND IF SO, WHY? APPRECIATE YOUR INPUT. DAVE.
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Unread 12-04-2009, 04:48 PM   #2
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My 96 has only ever seen 5w30. It spent 10 years in louisiana and the last 5 in florida. She still runs strong with 110k on the clock.
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I would have to say go with the Generals recomendation.
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I use 5w-30 in my C6, its seen nothing but 5w30.
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I don't know of any reported engine failure caused solely from using 5-30 as recommended buy GM .My opinion which is somewhat worthless is use whats recommended.
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My 96 has only ever seen 5w30. It spent 10 years in louisiana and the last 5 in florida. She still runs strong with 110k on the clock.
THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT, I APPRECIATE IT. IT SEEMS YOUR THOUGHTS ARE SHARED BY OTHERS AS WELL.
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I would have to say go with the Generals recomendation.
THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT. I APPRECIATE IT. YOUR THOUGHTS SEEM TO BE SHARED BY OTHERS AS WELL.
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I use 5w-30 in my C6, its seen nothing but 5w30.
THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT, I APPRECIATE IT. YOUR THOUGHTS SEEM TO BE SHARED BY OTHERS AS WELL.
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I don't know of any reported engine failure caused solely from using 5-30 as recommended buy GM .My opinion which is somewhat worthless is use whats recommended.
THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT, I APPRECIATE IT. YOUR THOUGHTS SEEM TO BE SHARED BY OTHERS AS WELL.
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Unread 12-05-2009, 10:55 AM   #10
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If you use what's recommended, and STILL have an engine problem, it's one less thing they can hang on you to avoid repairing it under warantee!
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