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Old 03-30-2007, 02:56 AM
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Default Re: Oil Weight Question?

No. It has to do with engine tolerances. In older engines when they start to burn excessive amaounts of oil people would put in a heavier weight to put off rebuilding the engine.
The heavier oil would not pass between the cylinder walls and rings.
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