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- 2000 XLT, V6 OHV
Hello, I will be changing my oil tomorrow as it's that time again. I have a question about the oil I should use. I'm not exactly a car expert so all help is appreciated. I've only changed the oil once before since I've had my X and I used 10w-40. That's what has always been used on this truck. I live in FL and in the winter it's around 50-90 degrees with a few nights at 30 maybe. But it's mostly always summer down here from 70 to the high 90's. I was just wondering if 10w-40 is the right kind of oil or if it's doing more harm than good, the engine has 161,000 miles and recently had all gaskets replaced. Also I was told synthetic would leak out of this engine because it's old but I don't really see that happening with new gaskets. Thanks for any help.