What benefits do you think it will have besides needing a 0W for -30F cold starts.My Ford calls for 5w30 or 0w30, but needs to meet the Ford specs. Being a PowerBoost, I was thinking of using 0w30. Any downsides to using 0w30 over 5w30?
My Ford calls for 5w30 or 0w30, but needs to meet the Ford specs. Being a PowerBoost, I was thinking of using 0w30. Any downsides to using 0w30 over 5w30?
While in theory a 0w30 would have a lower hths, almost all 0w30 in the us are euro oils which spec a 3.5 hths minimum which exceeds that of API 5w30 in off the shelf oilsIn general, the 0w30 will have a lower HTHS which will mean more wear, more efficient. It also will have a higher volatility which usually means more deposits, more affect on the emissions / converter, etc. If you acually need a 0w, then use it.
I would run a 0w30 in winter, 10w30 or 15w40 in summer depending on operating temperatures.
I use it in my 2013 Honda Civic and it runs amazingly. Unfortunately my car is in the shop because I got hit the other nightI’m using M1 ESP 0w30 in two Asian vehicles right now. I’d bet it would also do very well in your Ford. $27 at Wally is pretty hard to beat IMO.
Have a Korean Hyundai (2023) Santa Fe Turbo, and it calls for 0W30 (non turbo is 0W20). I was wondering if I could get away with a 5W30. Reason: Pennzoil only carries 0W30 and it is marked "Euro". I swear by Pennzoil. I know Mobil1 has a 0W30. But Pennzoil Euro does not have the ILSAC GF6 in their "Euro" oil. Bottom line, do you think I could use Pennzoil 5W30 synthetic?Try them both. Being attentive to sound, your ears may tell you which your vehicle's engine prefers.
Personally, I'm not a fan of 0w oils. Our own Korean engines find the 5/10w oils to be quieter
Thank you sir!!@lightrider Even though pennzoil euro 0w30 doesn’t carry the Ilsac GF6 it will work perfectly in your car and provide excellent protection. It does not have the spec because they’re aiming at the a different market.
Bless You!!@lightrider Even though pennzoil euro 0w30 doesn’t carry the Ilsac GF6 it will work perfectly in your car and provide excellent protection. It does not have the spec because they’re aiming at the a different market.
Thank You sir!!! Much obliged!Personally, I’d just go with 5w30 as it’s more easily sourced compared to 0w30. You can load up on Kirkland in the 5w30 flavor as it’s great oil.
Much Obliged sir!!@lightrider Even though pennzoil euro 0w30 doesn’t carry the Ilsac GF6 it will work perfectly in your car and provide excellent protection. It does not have the spec because they’re aiming at the a different market.
Thank You my man!!@lightrider Even though pennzoil euro 0w30 doesn’t carry the Ilsac GF6 it will work perfectly in your car and provide excellent protection. It does not have the spec because they’re aiming at the a different market.