any advantage of 10W-30 over 5W-30 or 0W-30?

[LScowboy]

I have a 96 Lexus LS400, 125K, burns no oil.

any advantage of 10W-30 over 5W-30 or 0W-30, keeping in mind that I use full synthetics like PU, M1EP, etc. and that it doesn't get over 105°F (40°C) nor below 15°F (-10°C) here in Alabama

 

[AlienBug]

No

 

[kschachn]

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3009259#Post3009259

 

[AlienBug]

Apparently the OP wants a specific answer and will keep posting the same question until he gets it.

 

[Gabe]

Better shear stability, a lower NOACK, and a nice retro feeling.

 

[RiceCake]

Originally Posted By: AlienBug
Apparently the OP wants a specific answer and will keep posting the same question until he gets it.


Sounds like politics.

Form an opinion then keep asking questions until you find an answer that justifies it

 

[john_pifer]

Originally Posted By: RiceCake
Originally Posted By: AlienBug
Apparently the OP wants a specific answer and will keep posting the same question until he gets it.


Sounds like politics.

Form an opinion then keep asking questions until you find an answer that justifies it

It's always worked for me

 

[SkipK]

use the 5w30 like your car calls for. syn would be even better. I had a '96 v6 camry that had 270,000 miles when I traded it in, didn't burn a drop of oil. used 5w30 syn all the time, including summer when temp reached over 110 F

 

[CATERHAM]

Originally Posted By: AlienBug
No

+3

 

[INDYMAC]

I think 10W-30 would be perfect for your climate.

 

[gfh77665]

Ever so slightly, yes. 10-30 would be a tiny bit more shear resistant. Not enough to really matter, though. In Bama, as well as in South TX, 10-30 is a great choice.

 

[addyguy]

Originally Posted By: Gabe
Better shear stability, a lower NOACK, and a nice retro feeling.


Big +1 to this. Sums it up perfectly.

 

[CATERHAM]

Originally Posted By: addyguy
Originally Posted By: Gabe
Better shear stability, a lower NOACK, and a nice retro feeling.


Big +1 to this. Sums it up perfectly.

Yes in a dino but a big no in a syn' oil.

 

[HTSS_TR]

Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
Originally Posted By: addyguy
Originally Posted By: Gabe
Better shear stability, a lower NOACK, and a nice retro feeling.
Big +1 to this. Sums it up perfectly.

Yes in a dino but a big no in a syn' oil.

I agree, especially older API versions.

 

[armos]

Slightly higher HT/HS

 

[Capa]

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
Originally Posted By: addyguy
Originally Posted By: Gabe
Better shear stability, a lower NOACK, and a nice retro feeling.
Big +1 to this. Sums it up perfectly.

Yes in a dino but a big no in a syn' oil.

I agree, especially older API versions.


+3

 

[jrustles]

I just saw an outstandingly low NOACK for 10w30 vs all other grades just 2 days ago in a PDS- think it was Chevron. I can't find it off hand right now, but the 10w30 specifically had a very low NOACK

 

[Eddie]

Slighty lower NOACK which may be benifical to early DI engines.

 

[Mr Nice]

Does 0w30 oil give any gas mileage saving at engine start up ?

 

[229]

No, 10W30 uses lower quality base stocks.