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Old 03-07-2014, 08:04 PM   #233
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Originally Posted by troek View Post
the japanese manual recommends 0w-20 or 5w-30. it also has a small foot note saying to use higher viscosity oil for "heavy loads and running fast"


My 2012 says 0w20 with the footnote saying higher visc for certain conditions. Interesting that they are recommending higher than 5w-30 now.
Elelement tuning is swearing by 30 even 40 w.


Catterman blend (with the mobile one 0w30 racing oil 1/2qt additive)) may be the best option
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