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Old 11-22-08, 04:13 PM
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Re: 15w-40 too heavy for a 61k mile 4.5?

I was using 10w-40 M1, but it's a lot hotter here which is why I was using that heavier viscosity oil. No problems. Your engine doesn't need any extra dose of ZDP. There is sufficient in motor oil. New engines need it for break-in period, but not 61k engines.