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Subject:Winter oil questions...
From:Alan Bosch
Date:Mon, 6 Nov 2000 08:15:11 -0600

It's really starting to get c-c-c-cold, here on the south shores of Lake
Ontario.  And that means changing to a more appropriate weight oil for the
next four or so months.

I run Castrol Synthec 20w-50 during the warmer months (mid-March to the
beginning of November).  Last winter, I think I ran Mobil-1, 10W-30 (can't
find where I wrote it down, no containers left in the garage).

What I'm driving at is, I know full well that the 20W50 is too heavy for
winter in these parts.  Is the 10W30 a better choice, or is another weight
better?

Thanks for the input.

Alan Bosch
& Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)
Rochester, NY