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Old March 28th 13, 01:14 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Default oil - 5w20

Wife just bought a Ford Focus today...
Interesting looking under the hood, noticed oil was - 5w20
Great... now another blend to put on the shelf.

What's with 5w20 vs say our normal 10w30 ?

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Old March 28th 13, 01:19 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Default oil - 5w20


"ps56k" > wrote in message ...
> Wife just bought a Ford Focus today...
> Interesting looking under the hood, noticed oil was - 5w20
> Great... now another blend to put on the shelf.
>
> What's with 5w20 vs say our normal 10w30 ?
>
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interesting - random search -
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...6091126AAtqEN4




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Old March 28th 13, 02:05 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Default oil - 5w20

ps56k wrote:
> Wife just bought a Ford Focus today...
> Interesting looking under the hood, noticed oil was - 5w20
> Great... now another blend to put on the shelf.
>
> What's with 5w20 vs say our normal 10w30 ?


5W20 is thinner in cold weather and flows better when warm,
has lower shear strength and increases the milage by a teeny bit.

Check your service manual and the temperature range requirements.

Some folks I know run 5W30 but it's warm here. If you are in a cold
climate you better stick with 5W20 for winter at least.

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