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10-22-2002, 05:25 PM
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The recommended motor oil for a '03 TL-S is 5W-20. If using a heavier oil like 5W-30, would it make a difference? Could this cause any damage to the engine or affect the performance? I'm looking for synthetic oil to use and all I can find is 5W-30. There isn't too many brands that make 5W-20.
10-22-2002, 06:10 PM
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Re: oil viscosity
Originally posted by 2k3TLS
The recommended motor oil for a '03 TL-S is 5W-20. If using a heavier oil like 5W-30, would it make a difference? Could this cause any damage to the engine or affect the performance? I'm looking for synthetic oil to use and all I can find is 5W-30. There isn't too many brands that make 5W-20.
The recommended motor oil for a '03 TL-S is 5W-20. If using a heavier oil like 5W-30, would it make a difference? Could this cause any damage to the engine or affect the performance? I'm looking for synthetic oil to use and all I can find is 5W-30. There isn't too many brands that make 5W-20.
10-24-2002, 10:29 AM
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An even better choice is Amsoil's new product, a fully synthetic 0W-30, which I am now using. I actually noticed an increase of about 1 MPG on a recent trip. Amsoil will ship your order via UPS. They also carry high performance oil filters too!
Just go online or call 1-800-481-2649.
Just go online or call 1-800-481-2649.
10-24-2002, 12:12 PM
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A much less expensive alternative is Mobil1 0w-30 and either the Mobil 1 oil filter or the Bosche oil filters both filters use synthetic media with the Mobil1 costing about $12 and the Bosche $6.
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