Originally Posted by CT8
Originally Posted by Linctex
Originally Posted by CT8
Originally Posted by 2019StingrayZ51
However, it seems the heavier weight would not be good for start-up. My understanding is that the biggest advantage of 0W oils, regardless of climate (Spring Mountain is outside Vegas, so it's not "cold"), is the faster circulation on start-up. Thus, I was looking around for any 5W-50 or 10W-50s that might serve this role when I finally take mine to the track.
15W Not good for startup what have you been reading? 15W is good to about 20*f being conservative.
I can't tell you how many engines I have started in North Dakota with straight 30W in the crankcase when it was far, far, far below -20°F
i would die if the temps were that cold.
It gets cold in the desert at night.
OP, those reading, The Mobil 1 15W-50 performs more like a 10W and you would have to read reviews on Amazon etc as to my source but many say they have starter their car at 8 degrees Fahrenheit, -10, no issues.. Mobil 1 15W-50 is one I have considered using even if as a top-up if one of my vehicles ever burned up some oil, I have some oil burners but not known sludgers. You can even still get it at Walmart, either in quarts or sometimes in a jug if they do not buy them all as fast as they go out, enthusiasts know. M1 15W-50 is a good one.
Originally Posted by Linctex
Originally Posted by CT8
Originally Posted by 2019StingrayZ51
However, it seems the heavier weight would not be good for start-up. My understanding is that the biggest advantage of 0W oils, regardless of climate (Spring Mountain is outside Vegas, so it's not "cold"), is the faster circulation on start-up. Thus, I was looking around for any 5W-50 or 10W-50s that might serve this role when I finally take mine to the track.
15W Not good for startup what have you been reading? 15W is good to about 20*f being conservative.
I can't tell you how many engines I have started in North Dakota with straight 30W in the crankcase when it was far, far, far below -20°F
i would die if the temps were that cold.
It gets cold in the desert at night.
OP, those reading, The Mobil 1 15W-50 performs more like a 10W and you would have to read reviews on Amazon etc as to my source but many say they have starter their car at 8 degrees Fahrenheit, -10, no issues.. Mobil 1 15W-50 is one I have considered using even if as a top-up if one of my vehicles ever burned up some oil, I have some oil burners but not known sludgers. You can even still get it at Walmart, either in quarts or sometimes in a jug if they do not buy them all as fast as they go out, enthusiasts know. M1 15W-50 is a good one.