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Old 6th Apr 2015, 06:08
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Aussie Bob
 
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Phillips also make a 20W 50 which I use in winter in an O360.

Bottom line --- how and why you warm up an engine is very dependent on the type and condition of the oil. No way would I use much more than idle rpm until the numbers are "in the green", and where relevant, the oil cooler thermostat is flowing oil through the cooler.
I don't necessarily disagree with you but what damage/wear is going to be caused by running the engine up above idle before the oil is hot? I don't mean take off power, but say 1500 to speed the warmup? And is a radial any different than a flat engine, supercharger aside.
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