I have run 10w30 in my DOHC. In fact, my lifters tick, and have since new,
with 5w anything. I run 10w30 Mobil 1. The car is now my dedicated autocross
car.
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From: "Terrible Tom" <silvereightynine@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 4:34 PM
Subject: DML: 10W30 in the Neon?
>
> I've always been running 5w30 in the neon - but I have a LOT of 10w30
> conventional engine oil I've picked up on discounts over the years and I
> was wondering if it would be alright to use it. I use synthetic in the Ram
> and I don't plan on going back to conventional. I don't think it will do
> any harm myself, honestly. The engine is a little noisey with higher
> miles (around 100K) I usually use lucas anyway which tends to thicken up
> the oil.
>
> Barry, I know you use a higher weight 5w40 in your Dak - and you never
> seem to have had any engine problems.
>
>
> Opinions?
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