motor oil type for hot weather

2006 MITSUBISHI LANCER
156,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JUNIOR1964
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Hi my mechanics told me that's i have to added 20w50 in hot weather instead 10w40 is that's true
Jul 5, 2015 at 7:25 AM
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HMAC300
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s only recommending 10w30 in all weather if a trubo motor then it is best to use synthetic oil due to heat from turbo.
Jul 5, 2015 at 8:17 AM