Heavy 5w30 Oil

[Charmet37]

I would like to know what brand make the heaviest 5w30 weight motor oil. Mobil 1, Castrol, Pennzoil In what varieties Synthetic, High mileage or fully synthetic? Thanks

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

All 5w30s are roughly the same weight, roughly 7.5lbs per gallon

Sorry, couldn’t resist. Pennzoil Platinum Euro L is probably the most viscous 30wt you’re likely to find readily available in stores.

 

[kschachn]

You need to look at the HT/HS not the “weight”. An oil with a relevant European approval is your best bet since the approval will dictate a minimum HT/HS. Grade is irrelevant here as is the winter rating unless you’re starting at very low temperatures.

Is this question related to all your other ones regarding consumption and high miles?

 

[demarpaint]

For a "heavy weight" 5w30 motor oil I like Mobil ESP.

 

[FCD]

What you are looking for is an ACEA A3/B4 5w30, they tend to have a Kv100 right on the upper limit of a 30 usually around 12-12.4.

However i would imagine 5w30 A3/B4 oils must be rare in the US.

You might consider Mobil 1 0w40, it's a pretty thin 40 and many people have used it in engines calling for 5w30 without problems.

 

[Greasymechtech]

Terminology that is accepted as and commonly used is just fine.
Heaviest, thickest, ... is just fine.

You'll want a 5w30 with an HTHS >=3.5. That'll get you the gnarliest 5w30. Start with the Euro or Diesel specs, since some require >3.5 HTHS. This means you'll want the Mobil 1/Castrol/Pennzoil euro oils, and avoid anything API SP/GF6.

https://rotella.shell.com/en_us/pro...i-vehicle-5w30-full-synthetic-heavy-duty.html
https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants/for-personal-vehicles/our-products/products/mobil-1-esp-5w30/
https://www.pennzoil.com/en_us/products/full-synthetic-motor-oils/pennzoil-platinum-euro.html
https://www.valvoline.com/en/european-vehicle-full-synthetic-motor-oil/
https://www.castrol.com/en_us/unite...castrol-edge-brand/castrol-edge-euro-car.html
https://www.redlineoil.com/5w30-motor-oil
https://www.mobil.com/en-us/commercial-vehicle-lube/pds/gl-xx-mobil-delvac-1-esp-5w30

Flip a coin.

 

[kschachn]

You might consider Mobil 1 0w40, it's a pretty thin 40 and many people have used it in engines calling for 5w30 without problems.

Of course not.

 

[kschachn]

Terminology that is accepted as and commonly used is just fine.
Heaviest, thickest, ... is just fine.

You'll want a 5w30 with an HTHS >=3.5. That'll get you the gnarliest 5w30. Start with the Euro or Diesel specs, since some require >3.5 HTHS. This means you'll want the Mobil 1/Castrol/Pennzoil euro oils, and avoid anything API SP/GF6.

https://rotella.shell.com/en_us/pro...i-vehicle-5w30-full-synthetic-heavy-duty.html
https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants/for-personal-vehicles/our-products/products/mobil-1-esp-5w30/
https://www.pennzoil.com/en_us/products/full-synthetic-motor-oils/pennzoil-platinum-euro.html
https://www.valvoline.com/en/european-vehicle-full-synthetic-motor-oil/
https://www.castrol.com/en_us/unite...castrol-edge-brand/castrol-edge-euro-car.html
https://www.redlineoil.com/5w30-motor-oil
https://www.mobil.com/en-us/commercial-vehicle-lube/pds/gl-xx-mobil-delvac-1-esp-5w30

Flip a coin.

Also accepted and commonly used words such as “gnarliest”?

 

[PimTac]

The heaviest 5w30 is the one that takes the least amount of weight out of your wallet.

 

[wpod]

5W-40 Quaker State euro.

 

[JavierH19]

The heaviest 30 is a euro 40. But if you feel inclined to stick to a 30 grade for some reason then Pennzoil platinum euro L 5w30 is the thickest at 12.5cst. Get it at Walmart for a decent price.

 

[Charmet37]

You need to look at the HT/HS not the “weight”. An oil with a relevant European approval is your best bet since the approval will dictate a minimum HT/HS. Grade is irrelevant here as is the winter rating unless you’re starting at very low temperatures.

Is this question related to all your other ones regarding consumption and high miles?

I have a few vehicles with high mileage, Just wanted to learn more about oil viscosities, Do Walmart or my local auto parts store carry European oils.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Redline 5w30 has a HTHS of 3.7

 

[Charmet37]

Pennzoil platinum L looks like it could be a good heavy 5w30 oil.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Also accepted and commonly used words such as “gnarliest”?

I prefer bodacious!

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

Pennzoil platinum L looks like it could be a good heavy 5w30 oil.

Euro L. It’s $24 at WM

 

[JavierH19]

Pennzoil platinum L looks like it could be a good heavy 5w30 oil.

Or get quaker state euro 5w-40. Cheaper and better.

 

[THORROMIG]

Rotella T6 5W30 is a heavy 30 weight as noted.

 

[aquariuscsm]

If you’re wanting the “heaviest” 30wt I’m thinking a mono grade SAE30.

 

[Greasymechtech]

Contrary to popular belief, mono grade doesn't automatically mean high hths.