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1995 Blazer - What Oil Type?

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I've been running 5w-30 in the 1995 Blazer while working on it and test driving. Seems I've somehow got the thing running correctly now. Does everyone else run 5w-30 in their Blazers or is this just mainly a temp/user preference? My oil cap says 5w-30, but Haynes shows also can use 10w-30 in warmer temps?? I'm just wondering cause my oil pressure is running around 20-25 warm at idle and didn't know whether the heavier oil would help in summer or even if that idle oil pressure is okay for these Blazers.
 
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Default RE: 1995 Blazer - What Oil Type?

5w30 is find unless you are driving in temps over 100*F for extended periods of time, 5w30 is fine. Your owners manual should state when to use 10w30 as far as climates go.

20-25psi warm at idle is more than enough.
 
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