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Old 18th January 2007, 12:56   #143
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Originally Posted by spencer_cammedvts View Post
does anyone rate castrol gtx magnetec?
No, an over priced 10w-40 semi, with some very good maketing behing it.

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iv just changed the oil in my vts and looking in the user guide it shows the correct oil to use for the different climates i.e you would want different oil if you lived in greece than you would if you lived in scotland!

the gtx magnetec is 10w-40
Yes, if you live in geece the ambient temps are higher so the cold crank visocsity can be higher (eg 15w), if you live in the chilly highlands the you will need a good cold crank viscosity that flows at very low temps (eg 0w and 5w), its similar for the hot end as well.

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Guy.
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