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Old 08-31-2017, 11:10 AM   #5
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Re: 2015 Silverado LTZ
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Crazy. Seems counterintuitive but that is why I asked. How about switching to synthetic in the motor and rear end? Any input from any of you guys? I plan on changing my oil this weekend and have been thinking about it. Which synthetic oil would y'all recommend?
Actually, even older SBC's will perform a bit better with a bit of heat in them. Keeping an engine too cool will cause condensation in the engine, which builds sludge, which can choke an engine.

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