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Heavier oil for high mileage engine?

Old Jan 13, 2019 | 1:24 PM
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2003 Impala 3.4L 286K garaged in GA
Should I switch from the recommended 5w-30 to 10w-30 or 10w-40? I was thinking the the engine has certainly worn a bit and the clearances have increased. Don't know the oil pressure yet.
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Old Jan 13, 2019 | 1:43 PM
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Personally, I'd go with the same viscosity, high mileage oil.
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Old Jan 13, 2019 | 4:28 PM
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That's probably a better idea. Thanks
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