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    What oil should I use for Ford Focus

    My daughter got 260,000 miles out of a 2001 Focus using Motorcraft 5-30 at 5000 miles. The car was running great when she sold it, oil changes were done by Firestone with coupons. Firestone branded filters used. No engine problems during ownership.
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    Subaru 2009 Forrester XT and Rotella T 5-40 questi

    Originally Posted By: chevrofreak The Rotella 5W-40 has a significantly higher 100C viscosity than the 5W-30 SynPower 5W-30 (about 40% higher). The 40C viscosity is also significantly higher. It's going to use more fuel. I found that out in a hurry. I also found out that my car came alive...
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    Amsoil SSO 0W-30, 8,471 miles, Subaru Forester XT

    Whaddya mean? It does everything so easy and 25.5 is great for an SUV even though it is a small one. A nd it is fun
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    Subaru 2009 Forrester XT and Rotella T 5-40 questi

    I think I'm going back to Synpower 5-30. I got a steady 25.5 @75mph on an 1000 mile run with AC on. It's good stuff. I did the math on hiway MPG usng Rotella T on a 3750 change. It will cost an extra $39.13 using RT as compared to using Synpower 5-30. How is GC 0-30 on mileage, anyone know?
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    Amsoil SSO 0W-30, 8,471 miles, Subaru Forester XT

    Originally Posted By: bluesubie Originally Posted By: gene_c It will be interesting to determine if you lose MPG with 5-40. I seem to have lost about 2 mpg in my 2009 XT when I switched to Rotella t 5-40. Gene I don't keep detailed spreadsheets of my fuel economy, but I do seem to have lost...
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    Subaru 2009 Forrester XT and Rotella T 5-40 questi

    Originally Posted By: oilyriser Canadian chart has an error in the rows, causing brake fluid to line up with the recommended fill for the transmission. No, I haven't noticed that one :)). I understand now :).
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    Subaru 2009 Forrester XT and Rotella T 5-40 questi

    Originally Posted By: oilyriser Does your owner's manual maintenance chart, by any chance, list DOT-6 fluid for the automatic transmission? What is your point?
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    Subaru 2009 Forrester XT and Rotella T 5-40 questi

    Originally Posted By: bepperb That's a surprisingly large drop, so I'd guess there's something else going on. Two points I would make, one I would still run out this OCI, you're never going to save enough on gas to dump the oil. Two, going to a thinner oil and one with a low HTHS for it's grade...
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    Subaru 2009 Forrester XT and Rotella T 5-40 questi

    Originally Posted By: Eddie good question to ask at www.naioc.com I thought that 5w30 was the factory recommended spec for the XT. Actually the manual recommends up to 10-50 for desert driving. Gene
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    Subaru 2009 Forrester XT and Rotella T 5-40 questi

    I have been using PP 5-30 and Valvoline Synpower 5-30 in the car since new, the odometer reads 12,000. My highway fuel mileage typically is about 25-25.5 at 75 mph with the AC on with 5-30. Last change I switched to Rotella T 5-40, my highway mileage dropped to about 22.5 to 23. Is this pretty...
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    Amsoil SSO 0W-30, 8,471 miles, Subaru Forester XT

    It will be interesting to determine if you lose MPG with 5-40. I seem to have lost about 2 mpg in my 2009 XT when I switched to Rotella t 5-40. Gene
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    What tool to use to cut open an oil filter ?

    How about your wife's Black and Decker power can opener :)).
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    Rotella T 5-40 and Forester Turbo question

    Sounds like I'll give it a go. It seems like a pretty good choice for a hot running turbo motor. Thanks guys. Gene
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    Rotella T 5-40 and Forester Turbo question

    It seems like about a year ago I read on this forum that Shell RT 5-40 was hard on cat's. Is this still a fact or has this changed since it now meets SM spec? Is there any risk involved in using it? I'd like to try it in my Subie Forester Turbo or would I be better off with something else. I've...
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    Subie Oil related question?

    Thanks guys, I slept better last night.
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