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Old 05-01-2014, 12:21 AM   #22
Blem
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Default Re: Castrol Full Synthetic $48.78 @ Supercheap

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Originally Posted by saber View Post
It shouldn't drastically change from summer to winter! Engines are designed to operate at a constant temperature, which is achieved after driving the car for several minutes.

Under normal driving conditions, a correctly functioning cooling system should keep the car running at approx the same temp all year round, regardless of whether the temperature is -5C or 40C.
I use Edge 10-60 due to some abnormal driving.
I also service oil every 5k.
Under "normal" use in "normal" Australian conditions I reckon you can use most synthetic oils almost regardless of weight providing you allow oil to attain "normal" temps before hard acceleration/boost.
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