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Old 11-08-2018, 11:19 AM   #25
Eagleback
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Originally Posted by PSFORD99 View Post
Not in my manual ,nor the diesel supplement does it say what you are saying. What it does say is 5W-40 synthetic is recommended at below 0 degrees,
and 15W-40 above 0 degrees . Although 5W-40 can be run at the same temperatures above 0 degrees as the 15W-40 is ran at . In other words both can be run above 0 degrees , but only 5W-40 synthetic below 0 degrees .

The reason is cold weather starts at 0 or below.



I must retract my statement as you are correct. I reread it and it does say recommend in cold temps. but why would the dealer say Not recommended and void warranty if used in normal temps?
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