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Old 09-27-2001, 06:21 AM
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Dealer put Conoco 15W-30 in my car, WTF?
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Default how come on the main page it says the dealer chipped your car? but then when you open the thread...
it talks about your dealer putting in oil. what the hell is up w/ that?
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Because he just edited his post, and reposted the Neon crap @ the top of the page.
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I posted about the chip, then the oil, but it said "duplicate..." so I reposted it
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1.8 or 2.8? seems to heavy to me for the 1.8 I'd request (@ no costs) to drain & refill w/ 0w-30
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1.8, I was thinking of calling them and telling them what the FM says.
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Default Mine used 15W40 yesterday. Searching for Mobil 1 0W40 now!
Anyone know where I can mail order some?
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You can get Modil 1 0W-30 at Walmart or Target, do you need 40?
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For 2K and up they recomend 5W40. 5W30 ok if other not available
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