Oil Question
Oil Question
10-24-2010, 07:27 PM
#1
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 $$.
So I guess my question is; is 10W-30 or SAE 30 even useable here in WI for winter?
Thanks guys.
'81 300SD- OM617.951, Turned-up Pump, Pushing 12PSI, 2.5" Turbo-Back Straight Pipe, Euro Head Lights, ALDA Removed, No EGR, Camo Dash + Seat Covers, DU Floor Mats, Cobra CB, LED Trunk lights, 12V outlets in the trunk, and other things...
Duckinator17
10-24-2010, 07:27 PM #1Now, I dont wanna start a fight here, haha. Just wanna ask something.
In regards to oils for winter.
I'm partially fond of Rotella T and I found some @ Wall World.
There is 10W-30, 5W-30 Synthetic, and SAE 30.
I would like to know which one would be good use in winter.
I dont really wanna use the 5W cuz its syn and switching dino to syn isnt the best, plus its more $$.
So I guess my question is; is 10W-30 or SAE 30 even useable here in WI for winter?
Thanks guys.
'81 300SD- OM617.951, Turned-up Pump, Pushing 12PSI, 2.5" Turbo-Back Straight Pipe, Euro Head Lights, ALDA Removed, No EGR, Camo Dash + Seat Covers, DU Floor Mats, Cobra CB, LED Trunk lights, 12V outlets in the trunk, and other things...
10-24-2010, 09:02 PM
#2
(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 $$.Wrong. Synthetic is cheaper and better in every way except initial purchase price.
ForcedInduction
10-24-2010, 09:02 PM
#2
(10-24-2010, 07:27 PM)Duckinator17 There is 10W-30, 5W-30 Synthetic, and SAE 30.None of the above. Your oil needs to be 5w40 or 15w40.
I would like to know which one would be good use in winter.
Quote:I dont really wanna use the 5W cuz its syn and switching dino to syn isnt the best, plus its more $$.Wrong. Synthetic is cheaper and better in every way except initial purchase price.
10-24-2010, 09:22 PM
#3
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?
This post was last modified: 10-24-2010, 09:24 PM by Duckinator17.
'81 300SD- OM617.951, Turned-up Pump, Pushing 12PSI, 2.5" Turbo-Back Straight Pipe, Euro Head Lights, ALDA Removed, No EGR, Camo Dash + Seat Covers, DU Floor Mats, Cobra CB, LED Trunk lights, 12V outlets in the trunk, and other things...
Duckinator17
10-24-2010, 09:22 PM #3Quote: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?
'81 300SD- OM617.951, Turned-up Pump, Pushing 12PSI, 2.5" Turbo-Back Straight Pipe, Euro Head Lights, ALDA Removed, No EGR, Camo Dash + Seat Covers, DU Floor Mats, Cobra CB, LED Trunk lights, 12V outlets in the trunk, and other things...
10-24-2010, 09:41 PM
#4
(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.
ForcedInduction
10-24-2010, 09:41 PM
#4
(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.
10-24-2010, 09:52 PM
#5
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 $$ in the long run.
Thanks Forced.
'81 300SD- OM617.951, Turned-up Pump, Pushing 12PSI, 2.5" Turbo-Back Straight Pipe, Euro Head Lights, ALDA Removed, No EGR, Camo Dash + Seat Covers, DU Floor Mats, Cobra CB, LED Trunk lights, 12V outlets in the trunk, and other things...
Duckinator17
10-24-2010, 09:52 PM #5
Quote:With synthetic you only need to change the oil once a year unless you drive extreme mileage.
Really? Wow, I did not know that...
I guess I'll be switching out to the blue jug for winter and beyond. That'll def save some $$ in the long run.
Thanks Forced.
'81 300SD- OM617.951, Turned-up Pump, Pushing 12PSI, 2.5" Turbo-Back Straight Pipe, Euro Head Lights, ALDA Removed, No EGR, Camo Dash + Seat Covers, DU Floor Mats, Cobra CB, LED Trunk lights, 12V outlets in the trunk, and other things...
10-25-2010, 01:14 AM
#6
(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...l#pid18977
If you want an actual synthetic you'll need to get a decent brand like Mobil, Castrol, Valvoline or Amsoil.
ForcedInduction
10-25-2010, 01:14 AM
#6
(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...l#pid18977
If you want an actual synthetic you'll need to get a decent brand like Mobil, Castrol, Valvoline or Amsoil.
10-26-2010, 02:27 AM
#7
(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...)
"Molly" Jan. '84 black/tan 300d 180k miles, two owner car
Silberpfeil
10-26-2010, 02:27 AM #7(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...)
"Molly" Jan. '84 black/tan 300d 180k miles, two owner car
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