Just out of curiosity, what is the thinnest oil out there? Is it 0W-20 or is there something thinner than that? If 0W20 is the thinnest, then what brand oil is thinnest? No real practical reason just wondering.
How thin can U go
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You can get 0W-5, might even be some lower
Originally Posted By: chevrofreak
You can get 0W-5, might even be some lower
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You can get 0W-5, might even be some lower
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Originally Posted By: chevrofreak
You can get 0W-5, might even be some lower
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In 20 years people will call you a dinosaur for refusing to think anything less than a 20 wt oil can protect an engine.
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Apparently when you go much lower than a 4.x base stock, volatility climbs substantially. Bruce cited this as a reason why he's pretty much on the floor when talking about an every day PCMO with any kind of longevity in use in our 0w-10 distractions.
You're limited on the physical amount of additives that you can add due to how much they alter the end blend visc. They're all packaged in their own carrier oil at a concentrated ppm level. So, if you need MEGA ADDITIVES and need to "make room" for it in terms of a lower base stock, you're going to have volatility. Not so much an issue for 5 qualifying laps.
Who has the gut to try 0W2 in daily drive car/truck for a full OCI ?
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Originally Posted By: chevrofreak
You can get 0W-5, might even be some lower
Qualifying laps with Nascar vehicles use the thin stuff.
5W is what I heard is commonly used.
Thin enough that will not cause excessive engine noise.
Originally Posted By: Gary Allan
Apparently when you go much lower than a 4.x base stock, volatility climbs substantially. Bruce cited this as a reason why he's pretty much on the floor when talking about an every day PCMO with any kind of longevity in use in our 0w-10 distractions.
You're limited on the physical amount of additives that you can add due to how much they alter the end blend visc. They're all packaged in their own carrier oil at a concentrated ppm level. So, if you need MEGA ADDITIVES and need to "make room" for it in terms of a lower base stock, you're going to have volatility. Not so much an issue for 5 qualifying laps.
If lubeatech gives me 5-6 quarts 0W5 or 0W10, I'll try it in 2004 Honda S2000 for 6mo/6k miles.
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From a keeping metal parts apart perspective, you can use a really thin oil, so long as the engine can keep sufficient pressure present in the bearing and other critical places.
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If lubeatech gives me 5-6 quarts 0W5 or 0W10, I'll try it in 2004 Honda S2000 for 6mo/6k miles.
I would run a 0W-10 in my Crown Vic.
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Why don't you try some 3 in 1 in there?
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