While we're in the cold vortex, here is a new video of 9 different (mostly) 5w30 oils cold pour from Cris.
I though some of you might find it interesting.
I though some of you might find it interesting.
Cold temperature pour test video
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Distinct advantage to the 0w30 bit some 5w30's almost kept up. Going to -35 C would really emphasize the difference. Thanks for the post.
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Thanks for posting. The 0w30 already shining at this temperature.
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Some of the 5W30s had a decent showing, but if it got that cold here regularly I think either 0/5W20 and/or an oil pan heater would be a good idea!
Originally Posted by sloinker
Wow! A zero weight beat a 5 weight.
0 Winter rating beat a 5 winter rating... Fixed it for you.
Wow! A zero weight beat a 5 weight.
0 Winter rating beat a 5 winter rating... Fixed it for you.
I'm surprised that the Supertech was in second place!
Temp was about -17 on Tue night and my 2010 Forester with battery warmer cranked right up like it was nothing with 5w30 conventional TSC oil in the sump. 2009 Sonata has 5W20 conventional TSC (travellers oil and groaned a little bit,but I had not plugged in the battery warmer on the Sonata. Both with Duracell Battery from Sams Club.
Originally Posted by Miller88
I'm surprised that the Supertech was in second place!
More watered-down than the others...
I'm surprised that the Supertech was in second place!
More watered-down than the others...
Originally Posted by Oily_Thing
Originally Posted by Miller88
I'm surprised that the Supertech was in second place!
More watered-down than the others...
What do they water it down with?
Originally Posted by Miller88
I'm surprised that the Supertech was in second place!
More watered-down than the others...
What do they water it down with?
Fail, the test was not even cold enough to get some bottom tier oils into the cloudy region, he needed another -15f. At this point some oils were slow just because they were thicker viscosity, lol. Good info as in at -5f all of the oils will protect you were powered by an oil pump, bad news is he wasted a lot of money to show a test before the fail points of half of those oils. Guess he was working with what he had, but you need to be at -20f and beyond to start seeing cloudy oils and failing oils in cold flow.
All the 5w30 synthetics were in hair splitting territory. The two 5w30 conventional oils were lagging somewhat but not horrible IMO. I think 0w30 would be ideal for very cold climates if you want a bit more super cold starting capability.
PQIA rates Supertech well and it easily passes the institute's cold cranking test at -35 Not sure what company bottles it. A quick google search brings up some who say it is made by Shell and others who say it is made by Warren . Both companies make numerous private label brands. A 5W30 is not going to struggle at -20.
Originally Posted by kschachn
Originally Posted by Oily_Thing
Originally Posted by Miller88
I'm surprised that the Supertech was in second place!
More watered-down than the others...
What do they water it down with?
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Originally Posted by Oily_Thing
Originally Posted by Miller88
I'm surprised that the Supertech was in second place!
More watered-down than the others...
What do they water it down with?
deleted lol
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I'm surprised none of the experts have said that pour tests means NOTHING
I still don't fully understand why pour tests mean nothing and it's all about pumpability ... but I'm working on it
meanwhile I enjoy pour & freezer tests.
I can't get over the fact that if 2 oils are pumpable, I still prefer the one that flows easier/better.
I still don't fully understand why pour tests mean nothing and it's all about pumpability ... but I'm working on it
I can't get over the fact that if 2 oils are pumpable, I still prefer the one that flows easier/better.
Originally Posted by OilUzer
I'm surprised none of the experts have said that pour tests means NOTHING
I still don't fully understand why pour tests mean nothing and it's all about pumpability ... but I'm working on it
meanwhile I enjoy pour & freezer tests.
I can't get over the fact that if 2 oils are pumpable, I still prefer the one that flows easier/better.
Because API based J300 on pour point tests and abandoned it for MRV...that demonstrates that they are not REPRESENTATIVE of how oil works in your engine.
The test shown helps if you want to do an oil change at that temperate, but not much on startability and protection at low temperatures.
I'm surprised none of the experts have said that pour tests means NOTHING
I still don't fully understand why pour tests mean nothing and it's all about pumpability ... but I'm working on it
I can't get over the fact that if 2 oils are pumpable, I still prefer the one that flows easier/better.
Because API based J300 on pour point tests and abandoned it for MRV...that demonstrates that they are not REPRESENTATIVE of how oil works in your engine.
The test shown helps if you want to do an oil change at that temperate, but not much on startability and protection at low temperatures.
Originally Posted by PimTac
Originally Posted by Miller88
I'm surprised that the Supertech was in second place!
It shows that most oils will do the job no matter what brand name is on the jug. As long as the specs are met it's good to go.
Exactly!
I am a big believer in supertech oils.
Originally Posted by Miller88
I'm surprised that the Supertech was in second place!
It shows that most oils will do the job no matter what brand name is on the jug. As long as the specs are met it's good to go.
Exactly!
I am a big believer in supertech oils.
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