5w or 10w/30? Options

[Bitter]

I've always used 10w/30.. even in the winter. *shrug*

florida winter means it might dip to 40 once or twice.

[Consynx]

wow...i'm gonna go buy the thinnest oil over...
i sure hope it doesn't get past any seals it shouldn't... lol

just use the recommended oil guys. . .

[Bitter]

wow...i'm gonna go buy the thinnest oil over...
i sure hope it doesn't get past any seals it shouldn't... lol

just use the recommended oil guys. . .

agreed 100% altho in EXTREME climates (arizona or canada) you can be OK using 5w-30 for an easy winter start or 10w-40 to resist high temp thinning. other situations that would warrant different weight oil would be if you've done signifigant work like a turbo.

[Jeremiah]

I alternate between 5w30 and 10w30. Doesn't really matter. Once the car is warmed up, both oils offer the same protection. Just be gentle on accelleration until she's warmed up.

Best things you can do for your car:
Not drive hard (even I ignore this one)
Let car warm up before driving hard (very important)
Change the oil and filter regularly (very important)

By the way - I have over 230,000 miles on my lil 1.8L and it's still running strong. And, I use dino oil - never used synthetic.

This post has been edited by Jeremiah: Mar 21, 2006 - 4:50 AM