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    Confessions of a Recovering Thickie

    Exactly. Thin around and find out. Just not in my engines.
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    Dexos D alternative

    Have you tried taking the hood off?
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    GM aborting move to 0w-40

    It seems lately that everyone with a cell phone on a stick is a YT content provider. Sadly most of them wouldn’t have a clue what you are talking about. Back in the day I had several SBC and BBC engines rebuilt. The machine shop would ask me what I wanted for bearing clearance. Always the same...
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    GM aborting move to 0w-40

    If you haven’t already. 0W40 M1 FS is the all weather, one size fits all replacement for 0w20 and 5w30 Dexos.
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    Re-Looking at Amsoil for problem engines.(Ford Ecoboost and GM 5.3/6.2)

    What’s Delvac 0w40@40C, also sold at Walmart? More important, than viscosity at 40C, HTHS is 4.1 and the flashpoint is 240C.
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    oil recommendation for GM 5.3L trucks

    Unless you’re going to run a conventional 10w40, there aren’t many synthetic choices out there at reasonable prices. With all the hoopla about the 6.2L running on 0w20, the Dexos approved 0W40 seems like a logical choice for all 2014 and newer GM V8s.
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    GM aborting move to 0w-40

    Greta
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    GM aborting move to 0w-40

    Because of the elliptical orbit of the connecting rod, the bearings self pump better than main bearings. What are the rod and main bearing clearances in the 6.2L? I’m blaming the low viscosity 0w20 being insufficient for the journal diameters, bearing clearances, rpm and low oil pressure...
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    GM aborting move to 0w-40

    That’s debating.
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    GM aborting move to 0w-40

    What did your mother used to say? If you’re not part of the cure, you’re part of the problem. That obviously goes for 0w20 in the 6.2.
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    GM aborting move to 0w-40

    You can test your theory by ditching the 5w30 and running 0w20. If the engine doesn’t squeak to a stop, move down in viscosity to 0w16 then 0w8. Are UOAs a reliable indicator of engine wear?
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    GM aborting move to 0w-40

    So once your 3.6L is out of warranty you’re going to put 0w16 (or 0w20?) in it? Next question; Why would you? Lake’s video should hit a million views today. And he is not the only content provider on the topic. This should explain the run on 0w40 engine oil. Anyone who watched any of the videos...
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    GM aborting move to 0w-40

    Put 0w20, or better yet 0w16 instead of 5w30 in your 3.6L if you believe that. During testing for GM, LSJr stated that they had to reduce engine oil viscosity to increase bearing wear. Thin around and find out.
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    Use bigger and better filters in your OPE

    Got it. JD X320 PH8A, Kubota 2290 #3600. Both have the 726 Kawasaki engine. The big OD PH8A won’t fit the Kubota because there’s a low oil pressure kill switch in the way.
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    CK-4 E9 substitute LL 04 in BMW N47 SEQ Oz

    Only if your name is Popeye.
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    Summer... 5W-30 ; What grade for extreme Manitoba cold? Old Car

    Is 5w30 good down to minus 50F?
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    Summer... 5W-30 ; What grade for extreme Manitoba cold? Old Car

    Sorry, 50 below. A Randy Bachman and Neil Young song from the 70s.
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    Summer... 5W-30 ; What grade for extreme Manitoba cold? Old Car

    Portage and Main 35 below.
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    GM aborting move to 0w-40

    Husqvarna Scania 6.5x55 Man (trucks n’ busses)
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    GM aborting move to 0w-40

    Saab ABBA Visconsin
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