is 0W20 too thin an oil to use?
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Im not an oil expert, but 0W is pretty thin and 20 viscosity is pretty low for the temperatures our cars reach. this seems like more of an oil best suited for mainly winter climates. the factory recommends 5W-30 (winter) and 10W-30(summer) for moderate climates.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RTW DC2R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the factory recommends 5W-30 (winter) and 10W-30(summer) for moderate climates. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Not exactly. The factory recommends 5W30 as the preferred viscosity in all climates, at all temperatures, at all times of year. They also say that you can also optionally use 10W30 if the temperature never gets much below freezing in your area, but 5W30 is still preferred.
Not exactly. The factory recommends 5W30 as the preferred viscosity in all climates, at all temperatures, at all times of year. They also say that you can also optionally use 10W30 if the temperature never gets much below freezing in your area, but 5W30 is still preferred.
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Re: is 0W20 too thin an oil to use? (*******)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ******* »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a local store has Mobil 1 0W20 on sale for 99 cents a qt. wondering if i should stock up at this price.</TD></TR></TABLE>
use what you see on your oil cap and owners manual.. 5w30
use what you see on your oil cap and owners manual.. 5w30
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Re: (RTW DC2R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RTW DC2R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Im not an oil expert, but 0W is pretty thin and 20 viscosity is pretty low for the temperatures our cars reach. this seems like more of an oil best suited for mainly winter climates. the factory recommends 5W-30 (winter) and 10W-30(summer) for moderate climates. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Not even, it's probably thin enough to freeze in some areas.
Not even, it's probably thin enough to freeze in some areas.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dave_B »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I run 0W30... In the PY track car. 
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I run 0W30 as well. Amsoil
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</TD></TR></TABLE>I run 0W30 as well. Amsoil
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if the 20 rating is too low, is there a warm rating that is too high? for example will a 0w50 oil be good at all temperatures?
I use 5w30, but only because honda says so...
I use 5w30, but only because honda says so...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CBL9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">^^^ Lots of People simply run Castrol Syntec (German) 5w-50 all year round, its hard to find lately though.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Its actually 0w-30 German castrol that a lot of us use. I hardily burn any in the race car over the course of a weekend, however my dd sees Mobil 1 5w-30 with minimal burn but the race car drinks it. Go figure
Its actually 0w-30 German castrol that a lot of us use. I hardily burn any in the race car over the course of a weekend, however my dd sees Mobil 1 5w-30 with minimal burn but the race car drinks it. Go figure
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jaa1311 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Its actually 0w-30 German castrol that a lot of us use. I hardily burn any in the race car over the course of a weekend, however my dd sees Mobil 1 5w-30 with minimal burn but the race car drinks it. Go figure </TD></TR></TABLE>
OT: Loving your new avatar mayne.
Its actually 0w-30 German castrol that a lot of us use. I hardily burn any in the race car over the course of a weekend, however my dd sees Mobil 1 5w-30 with minimal burn but the race car drinks it. Go figure
</TD></TR></TABLE>OT: Loving your new avatar mayne.
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