+- STD (https://www.superturbodiesel.com/std)
+-- Forum: Maintenance (https://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/forumdisplay.php?fid=22)
+--- Forum: General (https://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/forumdisplay.php?fid=4)
+--- Thread: Oil Question (/showthread.php?tid=1891)
Oil Question - Duckinator17 - 10-24-2010
Now, I dont wanna start a fight here, haha. Just wanna ask something.
In regards to oils for winter.
I'm partially fond of Rotella T and I found some @ Wall World.
There is 10W-30, 5W-30 Synthetic, and SAE 30.
I would like to know which one would be good use in winter.
I dont really wanna use the 5W cuz its syn and switching dino to syn isnt the best, plus its more $$.
So I guess my question is; is 10W-30 or SAE 30 even useable here in WI for winter?
Thanks guys.
RE: Oil Question - ForcedInduction - 10-24-2010
(10-24-2010, 07:27 PM)Duckinator17 There is 10W-30, 5W-30 Synthetic, and SAE 30.None of the above. Your oil needs to be 5w40 or 15w40.
I would like to know which one would be good use in winter.
Quote:I dont really wanna use the 5W cuz its syn and switching dino to syn isnt the best, plus its more $$.Wrong. Synthetic is cheaper and better in every way except initial purchase price.
RE: Oil Question - Duckinator17 - 10-24-2010
Quote:Wrong. Synthetic is cheaper and better in every way except initial purchase price.
What I had meant was I had heard that switching back and forth from dino to syn. ever fall/winter, winter/spring wasn't the best for the engine.
Can I run 5W-40 year round?
RE: Oil Question - ForcedInduction - 10-24-2010
(10-24-2010, 09:22 PM)Duckinator17 What I had meant was I had heard that switching back and forth from dino to syn. ever fall/winter, winter/spring wasn't the best for the engine.That doesn't make much difference. With synthetic you only need to change the oil once a year unless you drive extreme mileage.
Quote:Can I run 5W-40 year round?Yes.
RE: Oil Question - Duckinator17 - 10-24-2010
Quote:With synthetic you only need to change the oil once a year unless you drive extreme mileage.
Really? Wow, I did not know that...
I guess I'll be switching out to the blue jug for winter and beyond. That'll def save some $$ in the long run.
Thanks Forced.
RE: Oil Question - ForcedInduction - 10-25-2010
(10-24-2010, 09:52 PM)Duckinator17 I guess I'll be switching out to the blue jug for winter and beyond.
Thats not synthetic. http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/help-synthetic-oil-t-1845.html#pid18977
If you want an actual synthetic you'll need to get a decent brand like Mobil, Castrol, Valvoline or Amsoil.
RE: Oil Question - Silberpfeil - 10-26-2010
(10-25-2010, 01:14 AM)ForcedInduction If you want an actual synthetic you'll need to get a decent brand like Mobil, Castrol, Valvoline or Amsoil.
Or.. BG products or Mack truck synthetic. I'll be trying one or the other soon and I'll let you guys know what I think. I'm sure Agip makes a great synthetic but finding it in this country would probably be downright impossible. (much like finding Avon tires...)