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      08-19-2018, 07:55 PM   #48
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Originally Posted by Fubar_M3 View Post
I switched to Motul 300v 15w50 and my oil temps are 15-20* cooler at freeway speeds (195-200* slightly below the middle line), about the same 210-220 in traffic, and with spirited driving it will see 230*, but cools down MUCH faster than 10w60. I cant wait to track the car with this oil. It was actually shocking how much better my car responds to the 300v. Worth the extra cash imo

Ambient temps in central florida stays in a 95-100*F range for all of the above observations
What made you go with the 15W-50?
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