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Originally Posted by SDCoupe
I wonder if there is a connection between colder climates and rod bearing failure? In cold climates the oil is thicker and doesn't lubricate as well at initial startup. Would be interesting to see the spatial distribution of engine failures on a map.
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I don't believed climate is much of a factor if you don't hammer it until oil gets up to temp. I'm in SoCal and has even tried a slightly lower viscosity oil (5w50) and my bearings are pretty much shot in about 50k miles =>
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