0W oil is a waste

[KevGuy]

Originally Posted By: MalfunctionProne
This thread is a waste, and overpriced for our daily needs.


Anything you say is a waste.

 

[KevGuy]

Originally Posted By: thunderfog

It's obviously trolling since the OP hasn't followed up on any of the responses. Clearly just trying to get a rise out of people, or just "start a thread".


What's wrong with starting a thread?

 

[wemay]

Originally Posted By: 4wheeldog


...But 0 tends to be made from better base oils, so chances of it degrading are slightly less than 5, in the first place.


Agreed

 

[KevGuy]

What I find hilarious is when you get some Yankee in usa somewhere panicking when the temperature gets down to near the freezing point (32 F or 0 C for you yanks who don't know what that is). They think they must have 0W- in their car, otherwise it won't start or they are going to do horrible damage to their engine. You see statements like "geez, it got down to 35 F last night, was glad when I went to start the car this morning that I had 0W-20 in there otherwise I'd be screwed."

Like I said, I live in a place where it gets down to -40 C (that's -40 F for you yanks who don't understand C) and I just put in 5W-20 all year round as specified on the oil cap. The vehicle is 7 years old and I don't have my engine blowing up on me. I don't plug in until it gets below -30 C (-22 F for you special people) and I have no issues.

 

[KrisZ]

Originally Posted By: wemay
Originally Posted By: 4wheeldog


...But 0 tends to be made from better base oils, so chances of it degrading are slightly less than 5, in the first place.


Agreed


So you guys are saying that M1 0w20 has better base stock than M1 5w20?

I love this web site! The stuff that you can read on here makes for fine entertainment

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: KevGuy
What I find hilarious is when you get some Yankee in usa somewhere panicking when the temperature gets down to near the freezing point (32 F or 0 C for you yanks who don't know what that is). They think they must have 0W- in their car, otherwise it won't start or they are going to do horrible damage to their engine. You see statements like "geez, it got down to 35 F last night, was glad when I went to start the car this morning that I had 0W-20 in there otherwise I'd be screwed."

Now you're just trolling.

Condescending and generalizing at its best. No Canuck has ever panicked in a similar fashion?

 

[thunderfog]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: KevGuy
What I find hilarious is when you get some Yankee in usa somewhere panicking when the temperature gets down to near the freezing point (32 F or 0 C for you yanks who don't know what that is). They think they must have 0W- in their car, otherwise it won't start or they are going to do horrible damage to their engine. You see statements like "geez, it got down to 35 F last night, was glad when I went to start the car this morning that I had 0W-20 in there otherwise I'd be screwed."

Now you're just trolling.

Condescending and generalizing at its best. No Canuck has ever panicked in a similar fashion?


Sounds like someone just hates Americans.

 

[KevGuy]

Originally Posted By: thunderfog
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: KevGuy
What I find hilarious is when you get some Yankee in usa somewhere panicking when the temperature gets down to near the freezing point (32 F or 0 C for you yanks who don't know what that is). They think they must have 0W- in their car, otherwise it won't start or they are going to do horrible damage to their engine. You see statements like "geez, it got down to 35 F last night, was glad when I went to start the car this morning that I had 0W-20 in there otherwise I'd be screwed."

Now you're just trolling.

Condescending and generalizing at its best. No Canuck has ever panicked in a similar fashion?


Sounds like someone just hates Americans.


I don't think my friends in Louisiana and Arizona would agree with you.

 

[spasm3]

Originally Posted By: KevGuy
What I find hilarious is when you get some Yankee in usa somewhere panicking when the temperature gets down to near the freezing point (32 F or 0 C for you yanks who don't know what that is). They think they must have 0W- in their car, otherwise it won't start or they are going to do horrible damage to their engine. You see statements like "geez, it got down to 35 F last night, was glad when I went to start the car this morning that I had 0W-20 in there otherwise I'd be screwed."

Like I said, I live in a place where it gets down to -40 C (that's -40 F for you yanks who don't understand C) and I just put in 5W-20 all year round as specified on the oil cap. The vehicle is 7 years old and I don't have my engine blowing up on me. I don't plug in until it gets below -30 C (-22 F for you special people) and I have no issues.


Good for you. if it works why worry about the 0w oils or who uses them.

 

[thunderfog]

Originally Posted By: KevGuy
Originally Posted By: thunderfog
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: KevGuy
What I find hilarious is when you get some Yankee in usa somewhere panicking when the temperature gets down to near the freezing point (32 F or 0 C for you yanks who don't know what that is). They think they must have 0W- in their car, otherwise it won't start or they are going to do horrible damage to their engine. You see statements like "geez, it got down to 35 F last night, was glad when I went to start the car this morning that I had 0W-20 in there otherwise I'd be screwed."

Now you're just trolling.

Condescending and generalizing at its best. No Canuck has ever panicked in a similar fashion?


Sounds like someone just hates Americans.


I don't think my friends in Louisiana and Arizona would agree with you.


So what's with taking shots at people who may not be familiar with the Celsius scale of temperature? Passive aggressive behavior at its finest.

 

[wemay]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete

Now you're just trolling.

Condescending and generalizing at its best.


Yup, unfortunately appears so.

 

[kschachn]

Someone didn't get their way, so now they have to lash out at others.

Originally Posted By: KevGuy
What I find hilarious is when you get some Yankee in usa somewhere panicking when the temperature gets down to near the freezing point (32 F or 0 C for you yanks who don't know what that is). They think they must have 0W- in their car, otherwise it won't start or they are going to do horrible damage to their engine. You see statements like "geez, it got down to 35 F last night, was glad when I went to start the car this morning that I had 0W-20 in there otherwise I'd be screwed."

Like I said, I live in a place where it gets down to -40 C (that's -40 F for you yanks who don't understand C) and I just put in 5W-20 all year round as specified on the oil cap. The vehicle is 7 years old and I don't have my engine blowing up on me. I don't plug in until it gets below -30 C (-22 F for you special people) and I have no issues.

 

[DirtyMoe21]

Originally Posted By: KevGuy
What I find hilarious is when you get some Yankee in usa somewhere panicking when the temperature gets down to near the freezing point (32 F or 0 C for you yanks who don't know what that is). They think they must have 0W- in their car, otherwise it won't start or they are going to do horrible damage to their engine. You see statements like "geez, it got down to 35 F last night, was glad when I went to start the car this morning that I had 0W-20 in there otherwise I'd be screwed."

Like I said, I live in a place where it gets down to -40 C (that's -40 F for you yanks who don't understand C) and I just put in 5W-20 all year round as specified on the oil cap. The vehicle is 7 years old and I don't have my engine blowing up on me. I don't plug in until it gets below -30 C (-22 F for you special people) and I have no issues.


I didn't feel screwed on those 35 degree mornings, just knowing that thin 0w getting to those moving parts quickly makes me feel all better inside. Makes my day that much brighter

 

[GM4LIFE]

Is Mobil 1 0W30 better than the 5W30 I am running now? I mean besides being thinner at cold startups. Does it protect better and have a better formula? Does anyone know for sure?

Also, curious as to why Pennzoil Ultra Platinum isn't available in a 0W30 grade.

 

[MalfunctionProne]

Originally Posted By: KevGuy
Originally Posted By: MalfunctionProne
This thread is a waste, and overpriced for our daily needs.


Anything you say is a waste.


Have you proven your statements?

 

[4wheeldog]

Originally Posted By: KevGuy
What I find hilarious is when you get some Yankee in usa somewhere panicking when the temperature gets down to near the freezing point (32 F or 0 C for you yanks who don't know what that is). They think they must have 0W- in their car, otherwise it won't start or they are going to do horrible damage to their engine. You see statements like "geez, it got down to 35 F last night, was glad when I went to start the car this morning that I had 0W-20 in there otherwise I'd be screwed."

Like I said, I live in a place where it gets down to -40 C (that's -40 F for you yanks who don't understand C) and I just put in 5W-20 all year round as specified on the oil cap. The vehicle is 7 years old and I don't have my engine blowing up on me. I don't plug in until it gets below -30 C (-22 F for you special people) and I have no issues.


You are the (Self proclaimed) expert! I guess the -25F (-31.7C, for you Canuckians that don't understand the Fahrenheit scale) I sometimes get in the winter doesn't qualify as cold. Who knew? And this is in New Mexico. I wonder if you can find it on a map?

 

[MalfunctionProne]

Originally Posted By: 4wheeldog
Originally Posted By: KevGuy
What I find hilarious is when you get some Yankee in usa somewhere panicking when the temperature gets down to near the freezing point (32 F or 0 C for you yanks who don't know what that is). They think they must have 0W- in their car, otherwise it won't start or they are going to do horrible damage to their engine. You see statements like "geez, it got down to 35 F last night, was glad when I went to start the car this morning that I had 0W-20 in there otherwise I'd be screwed."

Like I said, I live in a place where it gets down to -40 C (that's -40 F for you yanks who don't understand C) and I just put in 5W-20 all year round as specified on the oil cap. The vehicle is 7 years old and I don't have my engine blowing up on me. I don't plug in until it gets below -30 C (-22 F for you special people) and I have no issues.


You are the (Self proclaimed) expert! I guess the -25F (-31.7C, for you Canuckians that don't understand the Fahrenheit scale) I sometimes get in the winter doesn't qualify as cold. Who knew? And this is in New Mexico. I wonder if you can find it on a map?


Don't feed the troll.

 

[Pesca]

Originally Posted By: KevGuy
What I find hilarious is when you get some Yankee in usa somewhere panicking when the temperature gets down to near the freezing point (32 F or 0 C for you yanks who don't know what that is). They think they must have 0W- in their car, otherwise it won't start or they are going to do horrible damage to their engine. You see statements like "geez, it got down to 35 F last night, was glad when I went to start the car this morning that I had 0W-20 in there otherwise I'd be screwed."

Like I said, I live in a place where it gets down to -40 C (that's -40 F for you yanks who don't understand C) and I just put in 5W-20 all year round as specified on the oil cap. The vehicle is 7 years old and I don't have my engine blowing up on me. I don't plug in until it gets below -30 C (-22 F for you special people) and I have no issues.


Being mean over the internet will not prove your point, just classify you as someone to avoid or eventually a troll.

You can bring your knowledge on this site and still be respectful, it will only bring you respect back and people looking for advice.

Maybe you should read more here, and you will see that there are a LOT of knowledgeable people here, some even working in the lubrication industry.

You are not helping yourselves writing like you did.

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: GM4LIFE
Is Mobil 1 0W30 better than the 5W30 I am running now? I mean besides being thinner at cold startups. Does it protect better and have a better formula? Does anyone know for sure?

Also, curious as to why Pennzoil Ultra Platinum isn't available in a 0W30 grade.


Actually M1 0-30 is not thinner at start than M1 5-30. 0 wt oils are not thinner, they are formulated to flow faster at start.

 

[GM4LIFE]

Originally Posted By: tig1
Originally Posted By: GM4LIFE
Is Mobil 1 0W30 better than the 5W30 I am running now? I mean besides being thinner at cold startups. Does it protect better and have a better formula? Does anyone know for sure?

Also, curious as to why Pennzoil Ultra Platinum isn't available in a 0W30 grade.


Actually M1 0-30 is not thinner at start than M1 5-30. 0 wt oils are not thinner, they are formulated to flow faster at start.


Duly noted. Thank you. Spec sheet to spec sheet, is the 0W30 Mobil 1 a better performing oil over the 5W30 I am running now?