W wn1998 Joined Aug 7, 2004 Messages 702 Location Ilinois Aug 22, 2004 #1 Just wanted to know what good synthetic 5w30s are on the heavier side.
M Matt_S Joined Dec 2, 2003 Messages 3,094 Location Metro Detroit Aug 22, 2004 #2 German Castrol Syntec 0w-30 is one of the thickest at ~12 cSt at 100 C.
M Motorbike Joined Nov 25, 2003 Messages 2,602 Location The Tropics of Antartica Aug 22, 2004 #3 BMW High Peformance Synthetic 5w-30 is on the high end of the 30wt . 4 - 5 bucks a quart at the dealer depending on their mood .
BMW High Peformance Synthetic 5w-30 is on the high end of the 30wt . 4 - 5 bucks a quart at the dealer depending on their mood .
F Frank D Joined Mar 24, 2004 Messages 434 Location Montgomery, NY Aug 22, 2004 #4 The Amsoil, Royal Purple and Red Line synthetic 5w-30 oils are on the heavier side of the 30 weight range. Mobil 1 5w-30 is not, but it is an excellant oil. Also the German Castrol 0w-30 synthetic is also on the heavier side.
The Amsoil, Royal Purple and Red Line synthetic 5w-30 oils are on the heavier side of the 30 weight range. Mobil 1 5w-30 is not, but it is an excellant oil. Also the German Castrol 0w-30 synthetic is also on the heavier side.
A Audi Junkie Joined Nov 3, 2002 Messages 11,247 Location PA Oct 24, 2004 #5 I see some GF-4 "synthetics" at 11cSt. I am trying them in some cars that sorta like 40 wt.
B boxcartommie22 Joined Jan 3, 2003 Messages 3,073 Location moutain country Oct 25, 2004 #6 synergyn 5w 30 is 12.4
V vvk Joined Dec 18, 2002 Messages 481 Location Philadelphia Oct 25, 2004 #7 Valvoline Maxlife Synthetic -- both 5W-30 and 10W-30.
G Gene K Joined Jan 25, 2003 Messages 5,453 Location Decatur AL USA Oct 25, 2004 #8 Motul 300V 5W-30 (12.0) Torco SR-1 10W-30 (12.3) Gene
L Losiho Joined Dec 20, 2003 Messages 556 Location Melbourne Australia Oct 25, 2004 #9 quote: Originally posted by Gene K: Motul 300V 5W-30 (12.0) Click to expand... 300V 5w30 isn't that thick : PROPERTIES Viscosity grade SAE J 300 5W-30 Density at 15°C (59°F) ASTM D1298 0.871 Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) ASTM D445 11 mm²/s Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) ASTM D445 65 mm²/s Viscosity index ASTM D2270 162 HTHS viscosity at150°C (302°F) ASTM D4741 3.61 mPa.s Pour point ASTM D97 -36°C / -33°F Flash point ASTM D92 218°C / 424°F TBN ASTM D 2896 11.3 mg KOH/g
quote: Originally posted by Gene K: Motul 300V 5W-30 (12.0) Click to expand... 300V 5w30 isn't that thick : PROPERTIES Viscosity grade SAE J 300 5W-30 Density at 15°C (59°F) ASTM D1298 0.871 Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) ASTM D445 11 mm²/s Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) ASTM D445 65 mm²/s Viscosity index ASTM D2270 162 HTHS viscosity at150°C (302°F) ASTM D4741 3.61 mPa.s Pour point ASTM D97 -36°C / -33°F Flash point ASTM D92 218°C / 424°F TBN ASTM D 2896 11.3 mg KOH/g
D Dr. T Joined May 28, 2002 Messages 2,480 Oct 26, 2004 #11 Any one that meets ACEA A3 will be on the 'thicker side' as you guys like to call it....
Q Quick_lude Joined Jul 15, 2002 Messages 605 Location Mississauga, Ontario Oct 26, 2004 #12 Esso XD-3 0w30 is 12.1 http://www.imperialoil.ca/Canada-English/Files/Products_Lubes/IOCAENCVLESEsso_Xd-3_extra.pdf
Esso XD-3 0w30 is 12.1 http://www.imperialoil.ca/Canada-English/Files/Products_Lubes/IOCAENCVLESEsso_Xd-3_extra.pdf
