Hello, I'm looking for oil for my 98 Camry 3.0. 130,000 miles. I wanted to know if anyone knew the difference between the 0w30 and the 5w30 in regards to formulation ?
Difference between Amsoil 2K 0w-30 and ASL 5w-30
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More competent people will reply however, in general the 0W has a beefier additive package then the 5W30. Now, even beefier is the 5W30 Diesel/gas oil they sell if additive packages are what you are looking for.
The 0W seems to hold up longer for extended drains over the 5W, If you are going for short OCI, say under 7500 then the regular synthetic is more cost effective then the 0W or 5W diesel, about $2/quart diff.
The 0W seems to hold up longer for extended drains over the 5W, If you are going for short OCI, say under 7500 then the regular synthetic is more cost effective then the 0W or 5W diesel, about $2/quart diff.
This is something I've been wondering about myself. "Beefier" is a stab in the right direction, but I'd really like to know the fundamental differences between these oils. I'm wondering what justifies the almost $3 per quart price difference between the two.
A tad off topic, but I'd also like to know why the Amsoil products seem so inclined to thicken out of grade.
A tad off topic, but I'd also like to know why the Amsoil products seem so inclined to thicken out of grade.
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I think this is one area where the 0w30 might be a bit better, as it seems to maintain it's viscosity better than their other oils, and is less likely to thicken up.
Ninja,
I believe that the S2K 0w30 has a higher percentage of esters in the basestock. The ASL 5w30 is similar to Mobil 1 but thicker for a 30 weight. I believe that the 5w30 gives you a better bang for the $$$. At $8.35 a quart for the S2K, why not go with the Redline 5w30 for $8 off the shelf from Advance or German Castrol at $5 from AutoZone?
How long do you plan to run the Oil Change Intervals (OCI)?
As for Amsoil's tendency to thicken, I believe the additive package is lacking when compared to Redline or Schaeffer. Solution? Lube Control
I believe that the S2K 0w30 has a higher percentage of esters in the basestock. The ASL 5w30 is similar to Mobil 1 but thicker for a 30 weight. I believe that the 5w30 gives you a better bang for the $$$. At $8.35 a quart for the S2K, why not go with the Redline 5w30 for $8 off the shelf from Advance or German Castrol at $5 from AutoZone?
How long do you plan to run the Oil Change Intervals (OCI)?
As for Amsoil's tendency to thicken, I believe the additive package is lacking when compared to Redline or Schaeffer. Solution? Lube Control
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