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Old 06-28-2007, 12:53 AM
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5W-50 is back on the latest approved oil list.
From TSB 02/07 1701 Overview Of Approved Engine Oils (as of 1984 cars to present). The TSB is dated April 11, 2007

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Old 06-28-2007, 12:56 AM
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/thread LOL!

Good stuff, Loren. Thank you!
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Wow, I would have thought this thread would have been answered in one maybe two replies....
Old 06-28-2007, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Eharrison
Wow, I would have thought this thread would have been answered in one maybe two replies....
What are you kidding? This is a religious topic!
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Originally Posted by Loren
5W-50 is back on the latest approved oil list.
From TSB 02/07 1701 Overview Of Approved Engine Oils (as of 1984 cars to present). The TSB is dated April 11, 2007
Well it looks like everyone who was bitchin' and moaning about 50w oil can shut up until the next TSB!!
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Originally Posted by Gator911
Well it looks like everyone who was bitchin' and moaning about 50w oil can shut up until the next TSB!!
Yeah, but what is "someone" brings up 15W-50? Then we start this all over again!
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Originally Posted by Gator911
Well it looks like everyone who was bitchin' and moaning about 50w oil can shut up until the next TSB!!
Yeah, but what if "someone" brings up 15-W50? Then we get to start this all over again!

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Old 06-28-2007, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by bgiere
Well Ray you caught me! I am actually an Exxon Mobil lobbyist working undercover...with all the Porsche people here if figure I can earn Exxon Mobil another hundred bucks or so!!
I knew it!!
Old 06-28-2007, 09:18 AM
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Well maybe this is good for my Exxon stock but I still use and have always used Castrol 5-50. Now go out and use what you want and I promise not to tell you my oil is better.
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OK guys, let's change the subject...I'm outta beer and popcorn.
Old 06-28-2007, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by pat056
OK guys, let's change the subject...I'm outta beer and popcorn.
If we're talking "oil" you gotta come prepared with the BIG movie sized bag!!

Old 06-28-2007, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by gota911
Yeah, but what is "someone" brings up 15-W50? Then we get to start this all over again!
Man...you can say that again



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