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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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I run 20-50 in my 69
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 01:15 PM
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I have run 20/50 in mine forever. No oil cooler either. I do have solid lifters, if you have hydraulics and they are in good shape you should not have a problem.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 10:18 PM
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Thanks for all the info guys,the 25/60 castrol seems to be doing well.I think i will change the # 30 that i have in the primary at the moment to TDF,neutrol is a big hard to find. Thanks Harbri
 
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