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Depends on what make and model vehicle you are driving. Most cars made after 2000 require 5w20. Consult your owners manual to find out what you need.
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What type of motor oil for 2005 BMW x5?
10W-30 motor oil is recommended for the 2005 BMW X5 automobile. When the automobile is being used in extremely hot climates 10 W 40 motor oil is recommended.
Recommended motor oil for a 2000 Land Rover Discovery II with a TD5 Diesel Engine being driven in a tropical climate?
Castrol Magnatec 10w40 is the best motor oil for hot, tropical climates...
Is it better to have a high viscosity motor oil or a low viscosity motor oil?
Neither. Each has it's purpose. Use exactly what the manufacture recommends and use a multi-viscosity oil that will work in both cold and hot climates. The most common weight recommended in in new cars today is SAE 5w20.
What type of oil does a Mitsubishi montero sport take?
Recommends a 10-30 weight motor oil for its Montero sport model. A heavier weight oil can be used in extremely hot climates.
What weight motor oil is recommended for a 1998 Chevy truck?
5W30 weight in the cold months. 10W30 in the hot months. If you use HEAVEIER weight it will BURN the valve train up / CAM and LIFTERS.
Recommended motor oil for a 2000 land rover discovery 2 with a TD5 diesel engine in a tropical climate?
castrol TXT Castrol TXT is a 5w30 oil which is better suited for colder climates. Castrol Magnatec 10w40 is better for Hot Tropical climates...
What weight oil is recommended for dodge 2001 4.7 motor?
10W30 oil is the recommended type unless you operate in some sort of extreme (hot or cold) environment. The oil cap will read 5w30
What is proper oil grade for chevrelot 350 motor?
30 - weight, or 10w30, if you live in an average climate and have a < 400 HP. Colder climates may require 10w30, and very hot climates or high-performance or heavy-use engine (i.e. boats) may need higher viscosity (10w40 or 20w50). Synthetic oils can maintain viscosity better in "hotter" engines, and is highly recommended for them!
What weight oil in 2006 charger 2.7?
5W30 in cold climates. 10W30 in hot
What oil weight do you use on a 2006 Nissan altima v6?
The weight of motor oil you use depends of the temperature of the driving region. In a hot desert environment a higher weight oil is preferred and the opposite being true in cold environments. Generally most auto manufactures recommend a 10w-40. It serves well in both hot and cold climates.
Why does weight gain occur in hot climates?
Hotter climates may increase swelling in the body. If it is hot, your body will sweat and lose fluid. To help combat dehydration and water retention, drink plenty of water.
Why do people wear cotton in hot climates?
People wear cotton in hot climates because the cotton is an absorbing material. In hot climates people sweat a lot and the cotton absorbs that.
