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Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 76
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What oil do you guys use in your AU XR8 i have been using Penrite HPR10 (10W50) but im thinking that now it has 100,000k's should i be switching to a heavier grade?
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Is that your face, or did you neck throw up
Posts: 3,041
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Why would you want to switch to a heaver grade. Just because it has 100thou on the clock it does not mean it needs a thicker oil. I had 150thou on the clock. on my AUII Xr8 and I used Castrol SLX 0/w30. It never used oil. Try going thinner before going thicker.
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