Is it advantageous for my twin turbo V6 Infiniti Q60 to use a 0W30 instead of 0W20 ?
0W20 vs 0W30
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What does the winter rating have to do with it?
If you want to start yet another thick vs. thin thread/argument you need to do better than this.
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What are the lubricant specifications for each? Dexos vs. Dexos? API SP vs API SP? Euro spec? You have to be more specific.
If you don't have oil consumption issues then sure, go for something like Castrol EDGE Euro 0w30 API SL. It will protect better than your run of the mill 0W-20.
Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W-20 vs Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W-30? Not that much of a difference.
Bottom line: you have to be more specific, otherwise your question is meaningless.
If you drive the car easy, then no. What oil are you using now? What oil are you planning to use in the future?
0W-30 is better.
0W-40 is more better.
0W-40 is more better.
I have not heard the word, Prudent since like 32 years ago!
Kendall Nitro 60, anyone?
Yes, although a 5w30 might be an even better choice, and a Euro 5w30 or Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 would be excellent choices, IMO.
Let 'er rip tater chip
I always try to make prudent decisions that are optimal.
VQ35 DE. Also notorious for oil burning. But high SAPS oil is a potential issue for these finicky catalytic converters.
PS: If it was my car and my engine I'd run a quality 0w20 (per user manual). These car will go to the junkyard for 1. A failed transmission 2. Body rust 3. Expensive repairs beyond the car total value IF engine oil level is checked frequently plus 5k or less OCIs (replace PCV valve too).
Why?
This is very accurate. Something we've experienced on some engines when going one level higher than the book states (i.e. from 20W to 30W) is that the engine noticeably feels very sluggish, back to the thinner oil and the sluggishness is gone, and this was in 90* ambient temps. This will vary by engine design. People forget that oil isn't selected blindly, meaning the oil isn't selected after the engine is designed. Engineers don't say "hey we should probably use a 30W but for CAFE reasons let's use a 20W instead." The design is all inclusive. The trend now is to design engines around the oil itself.
