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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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Hello, should I really use 5w30 weight oil in my 4.2 litre. Seems kind of light from what I used to use in my other trucks.
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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It really depends on where you live. I live in arizona so I use a 15w30 in my 4.2 liter. it seems to work out good for the weather out here.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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I like to use what the factory recommends. They have tested it and it works. The owners manual has a chart in the rear for what oil to use in different temp ranges.
Jimmy
 
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 11:25 AM
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check out www.bobistheoilguy.com this site has everything would ever want to know about oil, filter grease etc ..
 
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