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i hope ppl dont think that by changing to thicker oil than specified in manual, is good for engine cos it reduces oil leak/burning problem.
Ummm... no. I did a US order on parts (infinitely cheaper than buying in Aust) and went nuts buying things including seals, gaskets, injector rings etc as pre-emptive maintenance on a car with over 240K kms on it. I did the same with my EF9 when it hit 250K kms (and wasn't leaking oil either).
Not sure I've ever "blown out a seal" - is this some kind of innuendo about aquatic sex? :D
Interesting.
And with the 10-50 I really don't think 50 hot is too thick. I was burning 1.5L every 5,000KM on the 10-40. Now about 800ml. I find this preferable to running a 5-30 because it lubricates a bit better and topping up every 1,000KM.
D16Y1 for OP.
to be honest id rather run my 15w-40, my engines worn, the tolerances are wider then in a new engine. the thicker oil dosnt burn but it dose maintain good pressure and lubricates well. it dose what i want it to
^ Exactly!
in addition read any lube guide from any of the manufacturs, i doubt many are recomending 5w-30 for a gsi most now will say 15w 40. because its really not the same engine it was 20 years ago...