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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 05:37 PM
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Oil Q

I did a search but nothing applicable came up...

I got my hands on 6 Qts of 0-30 Amsoil... I know the lower number represents the viscosisty of the oild cold (right?) so what would happen if I used that in my JCW?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by CARdiac
I did a search but nothing applicable came up...

I got my hands on 6 Qts of 0-30 Amsoil... I know the lower number represents the viscosisty of the oild cold (right?) so what would happen if I used that in my JCW?
nothing.. it should lube your engine nicely.. hey, if you want to see how well it pours at freezing temps.. put a quart in your freezer.. wait about 4 hours or so and pour some in disposable cup.. there you have it..
 
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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nothing.. it should lube your engine nicely.. hey, if you want to see how well it pours at freezing temps.. put a quart in your freezer.. wait about 4 hours or so and pour some in disposable cup.. there you have it..
I thought so... but in Houston we rarely get near freezing
 
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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Yeah, there's little chance that your oil will ever get cold enough to become a 0 weight in Houston. It will protect the engine just fine.
 
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