So i just changed my oil with gc ow30 in my subaru legacy which requires 5w30, i am not doing any harm by putting 0w30 in a car that should get 5w30 right?
GC 0w30 queston
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Correct. You're not doing any harm.
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Correct. You're not doing any harm.
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Correct. You're not doing any harm.
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Spected for 5w30.....0w30 will work....and it might give you smoother start-up in those cold NH winters./
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03' Ford Focus (2.3L Duratec PZEV) / 99K
PP 5W20 / Puro PureOne / OCI: 8,000 +/-
Note: Will be putting in M-1 0w20...next oil change
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03' Ford Focus (2.3L Duratec PZEV) / 99K
PP 5W20 / Puro PureOne / OCI: 8,000 +/-
Note: Will be putting in M-1 0w20...next oil change
SLeep well at night...
Thanks everyone, would you guys say this would be a good oil to stick to in my car? i have been running m1 afe in my 2010 legacy with good results, which would be a better choice???
Originally Posted By: Josh48065
^^^ redline
what exactly is so special about redline?
^^^ redline
what exactly is so special about redline?
Originally Posted By: trabuccomlfrd
Originally Posted By: Josh48065
^^^ redline
what exactly is so special about redline?
I was kinda kidding half not. haha. Some may think it as overkill, but if you look at the VOA's. Redline is loaded with moly and zinc and is extremely shear stable with fantastic cleaning abilities. Some say it has increased their gas mileage to almost cover the extra cost. (Amazon reviewers) Well..Im just the type that rather spends the extra 15$ to make sure im absolutly using the best products I can. Especially since I can easily run it 6k in my mazda and that will last me half a year, so it really doesn't break the bank for me lol.
Edit..I didn't notice how new your car was, I dont think using this oil will be covered in your warranty.
Originally Posted By: Josh48065
^^^ redline
what exactly is so special about redline?
I was kinda kidding half not. haha. Some may think it as overkill, but if you look at the VOA's. Redline is loaded with moly and zinc and is extremely shear stable with fantastic cleaning abilities. Some say it has increased their gas mileage to almost cover the extra cost. (Amazon reviewers) Well..Im just the type that rather spends the extra 15$ to make sure im absolutly using the best products I can. Especially since I can easily run it 6k in my mazda and that will last me half a year, so it really doesn't break the bank for me lol.
Edit..I didn't notice how new your car was, I dont think using this oil will be covered in your warranty.
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Unless GC has been changed lately, it is still SL rated. While I prefer this rating for my oils, the warranty on the newer cars might be in danger if something were to happen to their engine's internals. I would use a warranty approved oil while my car is in warranty.
Subaru allows for the use of SL oils in 2.5s at least until 2009, according to the OM for our's.
To the OP, I ran GC in the Forester for 20K, including three winters, and it seemed perfectly fine for the engine.
I've since gone to a thinner and cheaper oil, since GC is probably overkill for an NA Subaru.
There are some good UOAs here that show that a thinner oil will hold up perfectly well in an NA 2.5, which brings into question that bit of Subaru lore that they require thicker oil.
Now, the turbos are a whole 'nother matter.
To the OP, I ran GC in the Forester for 20K, including three winters, and it seemed perfectly fine for the engine.
I've since gone to a thinner and cheaper oil, since GC is probably overkill for an NA Subaru.
There are some good UOAs here that show that a thinner oil will hold up perfectly well in an NA 2.5, which brings into question that bit of Subaru lore that they require thicker oil.
Now, the turbos are a whole 'nother matter.
Originally Posted By: 1999nick
Unless GC has been changed lately, it is still SL rated. While I prefer this rating for my oils, the warranty on the newer cars might be in danger if something were to happen to their engine's internals. I would use a warranty approved oil while my car is in warranty.
both of my legacys are out of their warranty (3yr/36k miles)
Unless GC has been changed lately, it is still SL rated. While I prefer this rating for my oils, the warranty on the newer cars might be in danger if something were to happen to their engine's internals. I would use a warranty approved oil while my car is in warranty.
both of my legacys are out of their warranty (3yr/36k miles)
Originally Posted By: Josh48065
Originally Posted By: trabuccomlfrd
Originally Posted By: Josh48065
^^^ redline
what exactly is so special about redline?
I was kinda kidding half not. haha. Some may think it as overkill, but if you look at the VOA's. Redline is loaded with moly and zinc and is extremely shear stable with fantastic cleaning abilities. Some say it has increased their gas mileage to almost cover the extra cost. (Amazon reviewers) Well..Im just the type that rather spends the extra 15$ to make sure im absolutly using the best products I can. Especially since I can easily run it 6k in my mazda and that will last me half a year, so it really doesn't break the bank for me lol.
Edit..I didn't notice how new your car was, I dont think using this oil will be covered in your warranty.
both my warranties are up, where can i buy redline??
Originally Posted By: trabuccomlfrd
Originally Posted By: Josh48065
^^^ redline
what exactly is so special about redline?
I was kinda kidding half not. haha. Some may think it as overkill, but if you look at the VOA's. Redline is loaded with moly and zinc and is extremely shear stable with fantastic cleaning abilities. Some say it has increased their gas mileage to almost cover the extra cost. (Amazon reviewers) Well..Im just the type that rather spends the extra 15$ to make sure im absolutly using the best products I can. Especially since I can easily run it 6k in my mazda and that will last me half a year, so it really doesn't break the bank for me lol.
Edit..I didn't notice how new your car was, I dont think using this oil will be covered in your warranty.
both my warranties are up, where can i buy redline??
sry for responding 2 days later, but amazon would be the best choice IMO. I have amazon prime so it gets to my doorstep in 2 days for free.
Example:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000T9T...6S2RSHV4PK2411P
But no need to buy the 12 pack
Example:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000T9T...6S2RSHV4PK2411P
But no need to buy the 12 pack
Originally Posted By: Oregoonian
Spected for 5w30.....0w30 will work....and it might give you smoother start-up in those cold NH winters./
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03' Ford Focus (2.3L Duratec PZEV) / 99K
PP 5W20 / Puro PureOne / OCI: 8,000 +/-
Note: Will be putting in M-1 0w20...next oil change
You do realize this 0W30 is thicker than most conventional 5W30 oils at startup--and much thicker at operating temp.
For the NA, I'd use a thinner oil. I don't see a benefit to using an oil that thick in that engine. As another stated, with the turbo it would be a different story. Different engine, different requirements.
Spected for 5w30.....0w30 will work....and it might give you smoother start-up in those cold NH winters./
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03' Ford Focus (2.3L Duratec PZEV) / 99K
PP 5W20 / Puro PureOne / OCI: 8,000 +/-
Note: Will be putting in M-1 0w20...next oil change
You do realize this 0W30 is thicker than most conventional 5W30 oils at startup--and much thicker at operating temp.
For the NA, I'd use a thinner oil. I don't see a benefit to using an oil that thick in that engine. As another stated, with the turbo it would be a different story. Different engine, different requirements.
Red Line is primarily a race oil formulator. You don't need to go that route. Even their street oils are best suited for week-end racers.
Getting back to GC, it's a heavier oil than M1 AFE 0W-30 at all temp's. If you liked M1 I'd stick with that for it's better fuel economy and cold start performance.
Getting back to GC, it's a heavier oil than M1 AFE 0W-30 at all temp's. If you liked M1 I'd stick with that for it's better fuel economy and cold start performance.
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