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Old 12-29-2005, 07:07 AM
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Default Anyone here run 5w40 in winter?
Just wondering. I searched and didn't find much. I managed to get my hands on some Amsoil 5w40 and wanted to give that a shot. I usually run M1 0w40. Thoughts?
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0w-40 Mobil 1 all the time Im in DC/PA area.
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Default yea, my dealer put it in last time. everyone says its ok, but suggests
going 0w-40 in the future.
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M1 0-W40 here year round, upstate, NY
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It'll be fine, but if it were me, I'd save that for the summer.
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5W-40 is okay but IMHO, 0W-40 is better. Especially in cold climates.
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Default 0w40 M1 is too shear happy for me. Unless you live in superfrigid climates, i'd use a 5w40.
If it's super cold, run 0w30 German Castrol Syntec.

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Same in KC
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Default How much thicker is 5w40 vs. 0w40 really?
I guess what i'm most concerned about is making sure the oil gets through those tiny oil lines to the turbos. I wouldn't think a 5 weight vs. a 0 weight would make that much of a difference. Anyone care to comment?
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Default I am right now. Pentosin 5w40 all year
I use to run mobil 1 0w40 in the non-winter months, and amsoil 5w30 for the winter.

Both seemt to work great.
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