I have a Mazda 626 with the 2.0 engine. Since i have like 20 gallons of the stuff, im wondering if straight 30 wt would be ok to run, even now in the winter?
30 wt delo
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If you're not burning any oil and you can handle the starts when it gets cold, twenty gallons is twenty gallons.
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twenty gallons is twenty gallons.
10 below is 10 below; 8)
why not use the mfg recommended viscosity; this may be a case of pennywise....
Press on for summer use tho.
twenty gallons is twenty gallons.
10 below is 10 below; 8)
why not use the mfg recommended viscosity; this may be a case of pennywise....
Press on for summer use tho.
I know a farmer/contractor that uses Delo 30wt in
everything. He has 7 or 8 detroit 60,s and 9 or 10
JD tractors of various sizes. He uses it in his
F150 and F350 P/U,s and his personal autos. He tells me
multi grade is not required in the mild weather
we have in the San Joaquin valley. None of his
equipment ever has an engine problem either.
I personally use what the MFG requires in the
owners manual which is multigrade motor oil.
everything. He has 7 or 8 detroit 60,s and 9 or 10
JD tractors of various sizes. He uses it in his
F150 and F350 P/U,s and his personal autos. He tells me
multi grade is not required in the mild weather
we have in the San Joaquin valley. None of his
equipment ever has an engine problem either.
I personally use what the MFG requires in the
owners manual which is multigrade motor oil.
Originally Posted By: Locomaster
I have a Mazda 626 with the 2.0 engine. Since i have like 20 gallons of the stuff, im wondering if straight 30 wt would be ok to run, even now in the winter?
I have a lot of it from a $.99/gal sale a couple years ago. It's good stuff, can be run for a long interval, and has a decent pour point of -24*F (which is on par with many 10w30 conventionals). However, It's been very cold lately and SAE30's are not rated for cold cranking (CCS). While the pour point may be similar, it will still be thicker than a multigrade when it's cold. I recommend 5W30 for winter and use the SAE30 in Spring/Summer/Fall.
I have a Mazda 626 with the 2.0 engine. Since i have like 20 gallons of the stuff, im wondering if straight 30 wt would be ok to run, even now in the winter?
I have a lot of it from a $.99/gal sale a couple years ago. It's good stuff, can be run for a long interval, and has a decent pour point of -24*F (which is on par with many 10w30 conventionals). However, It's been very cold lately and SAE30's are not rated for cold cranking (CCS). While the pour point may be similar, it will still be thicker than a multigrade when it's cold. I recommend 5W30 for winter and use the SAE30 in Spring/Summer/Fall.
Wait till summer. I think 30*F is around the cut off for straight 30.
You need to send it to me
I somehow managed to use FIFTY gallons over the last 2 years.
Originally Posted By: Locomaster
I have a Mazda 626 with the 2.0 engine. Since i have like 20 gallons of the stuff, im wondering if straight 30 wt would be ok to run, even now in the winter?
Can't you just mix it with a multi weight until summer?
I have a Mazda 626 with the 2.0 engine. Since i have like 20 gallons of the stuff, im wondering if straight 30 wt would be ok to run, even now in the winter?
Can't you just mix it with a multi weight until summer?
Originally Posted By: LeftyLefty
I know a farmer/contractor that uses Delo 30wt in
everything. He has 7 or 8 detroit 60,s and 9 or 10
JD tractors of various sizes. He uses it in his
F150 and F350 P/U,s and his personal autos. He tells me
multi grade is not required in the mild weather
we have in the San Joaquin valley. None of his
equipment ever has an engine problem either.
I personally use what the MFG requires in the
owners manual which is multigrade motor oil.
Agreed, that's why I run a synthetic straight 30 all year.
I know a farmer/contractor that uses Delo 30wt in
everything. He has 7 or 8 detroit 60,s and 9 or 10
JD tractors of various sizes. He uses it in his
F150 and F350 P/U,s and his personal autos. He tells me
multi grade is not required in the mild weather
we have in the San Joaquin valley. None of his
equipment ever has an engine problem either.
I personally use what the MFG requires in the
owners manual which is multigrade motor oil.
Agreed, that's why I run a synthetic straight 30 all year.
No, don't mix oils.
Originally Posted By: Audi Junkie
No, don't mix oils.
The reason being? I've heard other people say they've done it without problems.
No, don't mix oils.
The reason being? I've heard other people say they've done it without problems.
Originally Posted By: -Clayton-
I'd wait until summer, That stuff is fairly thick when cold.
Just for giggles, I'm trying Delo 30 right now. I've got plenty also from the AZ sale. I poured in a gallon of 30 and one quart of 5-30 Havoline syn with a Valucraft. Lets see here, 1.79 for the oil, 2.49 for the filter, a little tax, and I'm hugging 5.00 for the change. It was 9 degrees last week. I am not kidding, Delo 30 is amazing stuff. The van fired off like it was 50 outside. The oil light did take a shade longer to go off.. about 2 seconds compared to instant under normal circumstances. Straight 30 Delo has specs that are close to a 20-30. I have no reservations now running it year round. This is the second time I have tried it in winter. The first was a Focus. A 50/50 blend of Delo 30 and Havoline 5w20 is pretty sweet. 14 degrees was the coldest that brew was in.. again zero issues.
I'd wait until summer, That stuff is fairly thick when cold.
Just for giggles, I'm trying Delo 30 right now. I've got plenty also from the AZ sale. I poured in a gallon of 30 and one quart of 5-30 Havoline syn with a Valucraft. Lets see here, 1.79 for the oil, 2.49 for the filter, a little tax, and I'm hugging 5.00 for the change. It was 9 degrees last week. I am not kidding, Delo 30 is amazing stuff. The van fired off like it was 50 outside. The oil light did take a shade longer to go off.. about 2 seconds compared to instant under normal circumstances. Straight 30 Delo has specs that are close to a 20-30. I have no reservations now running it year round. This is the second time I have tried it in winter. The first was a Focus. A 50/50 blend of Delo 30 and Havoline 5w20 is pretty sweet. 14 degrees was the coldest that brew was in.. again zero issues.
Not mixing oils should be common sense for anyone here, but many persist.
Originally Posted By: Audi Junkie
Not mixing oils should be common sense for anyone here, but many persist.
Why? Though I see no real gains doing so. Oils are safe to be used[mixed] with other oils .The oils have the same ingredients in them. I don't know how the old wives tale started about mixing them.
Not mixing oils should be common sense for anyone here, but many persist.
Why? Though I see no real gains doing so. Oils are safe to be used[mixed] with other oils .The oils have the same ingredients in them. I don't know how the old wives tale started about mixing them.
I've mixed Delo SAE30 with Havoline 10W30. It's perfectly fine.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...true#Post219766
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Like mixing up a brewed lubricant if you know what you are doing its not a problem. Shooting in the dark with add-ons or chemistry it's bound to turn out poorly.
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Like mixing up a brewed lubricant if you know what you are doing its not a problem. Shooting in the dark with add-ons or chemistry it's bound to turn out poorly.
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M1 and Redline are not good chemistry mixes.
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M1 and Redline are not good chemistry mixes.
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Ruuuuurrrrr....Ruuuuuurrrr.....Ruuuuurrrrr.....click,click,click
This is the sound you will get when you turn the key in Winter with that straight 30w....
This is the sound you will get when you turn the key in Winter with that straight 30w....
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