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Old 12-03-2007, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by X5HogTown
One way to prevent this from happening is to switch to 0-40 oil during the winter months (as recommended by a dealer). I have gone three winters straight without a freeze-up. (Froze twice while on warranty.)

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That may just be a coincidence. The freezing is more likely caused by condensation (too many short trips) and by a plugged vent line, than by the oil viscosity.
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