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      03-19-2019, 09:52 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by Poppyboy View Post
Any concerns about using 5W-30 provided it's LL-01 spec? I only change 1x/yr, and half the year it's cold. I figured 40W may be too heavy for the cold weather.
The 40 in 5w-40 has to do with how well the oil performs when hot. 5w is the ambient temp rating and is just fine for cool winter days in Cali. 5w-40 is the way to go.

Edit: saw your other post and looks like I chimed in late. Next change I'd say go with 5w-40.
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