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Well, I have the Motomaster 10W30 oil in the Dodge truck for three weeks now and it seems to be doing just fine. No smoke and engine turns over easy at start up - hasn't been below minus 15C yet since it was installled. Maybe really cold temperaturs will make a difference. Anyhow - so far it...

I thought that a 10W30 would automatically be a semi-synthetic. I have just checked out the specs for the Co-Op D-MO Gold SL winter lube - wow! 0W40 Kin. @ 40C 112 Kin. @ 100C 15.7 Vis. Index 150 Pour point -57C Ash 0.97 Zinc 825 TBN 8.5 CPI CJ-4 How expensive is this oil for a 20 litre pail ?

Hi Guys, Thanks for the feedback on my question. Sorry I didn't include the engines (IH6.9 and Cummins 5.9) or the reasons for the question. Basically, I wanted to try a thinner semi synthetic and thought the 10W30 would suffice for my needs - primarily for better starting in cold weather. I...

Anyone here use Canadian Tire 10W30 Motomaster oil in their diesel engines? I want to use something better than 15W40, that doesn't cost me an arm and a leg. I live in central BC, Canada and temps can get down to -35C during the winter. As I recall, the 10wt rating should give a pour point of...

...so when Liza Dolittle told 'enry 'iggins she could change half a crown, that meant she had 30 shillings? No - 30 pence (pennies). 2/6d = two shillings and six pence. 1 shilling = 12 pence. 2 shillings = 24 pence. 2/6d = 2x12+6 = 30 pence. Liza Doolitle had change for a "half a crown" or...