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Old 30th Oct 2015, 18:17
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Oil In Winter

It depends on what you call cold.
In America they 'preheat' and use the correct grade to suit time of year.
For the UK the Shell 15-50 does fine and has the Lycoming additive.
You need quick flow and pressure to reduce wear,and regular use works wonders.
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