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Old 10-27-2016, 01:30 PM   #46
Eric SS
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Originally Posted by locktyght View Post
My question is, what are the long term effects, if any, of running the heavier oil constantly? I live in the south and can just about run an autocross each weekend, and I can hit a road course once a month if I want to make a drive.

Normal oil and track oil changes every couple weeks would be fiscally idiotic.
I ran 15w50 Mobil 1 in my 99 Camaro SS for years and didn't see any issues. I'' not sure if it will have any long term effects on a Direct Injection engine with cylinder deactivation though. Good question.
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