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That is a good link. I use what the mechanics use at the local yard. 
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I think they go for a lower W number because our engines have been in a cool-cold environment every time they're started. I normally crank mine a few seconds before start up to get some oil running through the gallery.
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- Trying to make sense of oil specs
- Larry, why don't you buy what was speced?
- Also, I assume you're changing the oil -- not just adding some synthetic to the regular oil (or vice versa)?
- yes, changing
- I found my own answer
- That's good link, Larry.
- That is a good link. I use what the mechanics use at the local yard.
- That is a good link. I use what the mechanics use at the local yard.
- Geez, makes me feel cheated using synthetic and thinking it actually is....
- That's good link, Larry.
- Also, I assume you're changing the oil -- not just adding some synthetic to the regular oil (or vice versa)?
- Larry, why don't you buy what was speced?