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[buddylove]

Im at a loss lads, do i want a 15w-40 semi syn for a ej257 with forged internals, its coming up to summer in brisbane and it certainly gets hot. some threads on rexnet (god forbid there is a lot of crap on that site, but some gold if you sift through it) suggest even as high as a 50 viscosity rating. I suppose even a 10w-40 should cut the mustard just fine.. But im a fussy bastard. any helpful suggestions?

[buzzda]

Im at a loss lads, do i want a 15w-40 semi syn for a ej257 with forged internals, its coming up to summer in brisbane and it certainly gets hot.
some threads on rexnet (god forbid there is a lot of crap on that site, but some gold if you sift through it) suggest even as high as a 50 viscosity rating. I suppose even a 10w-40 should cut the mustard just fine.. But im a fussy bastard. any helpful suggestions?

U want full synthetic. 5w-40, if your concerned bout temp go for 10w-50.

the first number is the oils cold viscosity. the second being when its at op. temp.

the 5w will flow better on start up.

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go for 10 now cause its starting to get warmer

[buzzda]

just had a look cos I'm bored (as usual) 5w-40 is good for -30 to 40+ deg C according to subaru.

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I thought it was only to 40? well in that case im leaving my 5w in

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lol @ Walts's sig picture. You need a disclaimer underneath that pic saying "moments before death"

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haha, well there was a bonus, got a few good pictures and a better gearbox out of it

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Maybe something like "this donut cost me $2k" then? How much was it all up(ish)? Clutch and rebuilt box, yeah?

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lol done! Yeah was around 2

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ah well Sh1t happens

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MDSC 2 weeks and counting... New job, 2-3 weeks and counting... New house, 4-5 weeks and counting... Jeebuz, i need a drink.

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MDSC 2 weeks and counting...

How many people/cars you got going? (assuming it is the cruise)

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Should be about 12-13 cars for the whole weekend. (maybe Nik can confirm)

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Thats pretty good, i think a national suby club meet should be on the cards though

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Easy for you - your in the middle of Oz! (relatively)

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haha yeah, i need to take my car for a long drive sometime soon, i dont think its driven more than 70 k's past adelaide, cruise control would be handy though

[skillionaire]

We are organising next years national meet at the moment. Should be 12 cars at MDSC. Can't accommodate any more people!

[buzzda]

shocks are finished, should have em tomoz. wheel alignment booked 8:30 sat morn.

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shocks are finished, should have em tomoz.
wheel alignment booked 8:30 sat morn.

Dont you love getting your car back after not driving it for a while!

[Morgan]

Dont you love getting your car back after not driving it for a while!

best feeling evahhh!!
i drive around in a 94 80series landcruiser when my car is being fixed/serviced/used by another family member.
its fun for the first 5mins but there is nothing like getting back into the suby