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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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Brad Penn Grade 1 Racing Engine Oil 20W50 Semi-Syn
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190516736447...84.m1423.l2649

will be what I will use next.
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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Red Line... 20w/60 during our hot, hot summers... 20w/50 the rest of the time.
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by lionsm13

Brad Penn Grade 1 Racing Engine Oil 20W50 Semi-Syn
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190516736447...84.m1423.l2649

will be what I will use next.
That is what i am using now, works well, keeps things fairly quiet. Love the color, lol!
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MysticTraveler
Red Line... 20w/60 during our hot, hot summers... 20w/50 the rest of the time.
Can I ask why you would change? Both oils are rated at 20 viscosity for winter usage.
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Amsoil
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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Klotz 20 50
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Mobil1 15w 50 auto oil..
 
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Crisco for fish and peanut for turkey...

Oh wait! Not that kind of oil?
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Redline 20-60 although I have a case of Brad Penn.
 
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