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Re: GM oil viscoisty question?
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 1/28/2002

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Gasoline engine oils do have dispersants to keep debris in suspension so it can be filtered out. Additionally, diesel engines have soot to contend with and have more dispersancy.

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