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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 09:29 AM
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At my last service the garage used 15 / 50 fully synthetic oil. Does this sound a bit heavy? I know there is bound to be a difference of opinion on what oil is best but what do you think?

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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 10:39 AM
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Its just about perfect mate. Okay, I use Magnatec but thats because I'm a skint flint and I don't really work my car hard. If I'm racing however, I'd use 15W 50.
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 10:44 AM
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Cheers for that, I just wandered because first time that grade has been put in.
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Old Mar 28, 2003 | 06:32 PM
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I was also just wondering what the recomended oil is.. i have a Container of 10w 40 Castrol GTX Magnatex, is this oil ok. Think subaru said i should use 5w 30, whats the difference?

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Old Mar 28, 2003 | 08:08 PM
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Try not to use 5W 30. Not only does it seems thin, but it also have a low temperature thingy. If you got the cash, use 15W 50. But if you want you can use Magnatec. I do..
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