I just want a str8 answer on a THIN oil for winter

[simple_gifts]

Originally Posted By: StevieC
Sorry it had the consistency of non-frozen water even though it was -30c

Sheesh...

just bustin you a bit. Sometimes things don't read like the poster intended (including my responses here)

 

[StevieC]

I know... Just playin' along... I honestly didn't get what you meant until a bit later...

 

[Captain_Klink]

i would run 5w20 conventional, it is really a group 2+ oil, or even consider synthetic 5w20, except the price/benefit ratio is questionable, OR 50:50 mix of synthetic 5w30 with conventional 5w20.

 

[expat]

OK I'll go first.

WHY?
Where are you and what are you putting it in?

 

[aquariuscsm]

LAT 0W2 racing oil.

 

[c3po]

Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
Originally Posted By: Nayov
I want the most watery-thin oil for winter and I don't care about its properties at operating temps.


Run straight MMO then.


Go with Castrol Edge 0W-20 and replace a quart of your motor oil with a quart of MMO.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
Originally Posted By: StevieC
Sorry it had the consistency of non-frozen water even though it was -30c

Sheesh...

just bustin you a bit. Sometimes things don't read like the poster intended (including my responses here)
He was using "like water" as a simile; I say valid as written. Ice is not water, Ice is Ice. Funny though anyway Funny, also, if you ask a Chem-E or Chemist what is the chemical descriptor for water, most all I've asked couldnt answer. Ive heard hydrogen hydroxide - but not being a chem-E, I couldnt say right or wrong. But, I dont think the -OH here makes it a hydroxyl group.

 

[tig1]

Learned anything yet? M1 0-30 will be fine, if you engine calls for a 30 wt. oil.

 

[Nayov]

Originally Posted By: tig1
Learned anything yet?


Yes, I've learned that it is OK to use straight MMO or straight ATF in the crankcase. (Just waitnig for someone to suggest kerosene for the ultimate in thiness.)

 

[StevieC]

How about Kerosene for the ultimate in thinness?

 

[FL_Rob]

No .....seafoam,YEAH BABY,,,WOOOOO!

JK...0w20

 

[BobFout]

Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
Originally Posted By: StevieC
Sorry it had the consistency of non-frozen water even though it was -30c

Sheesh...

just bustin you a bit. Sometimes things don't read like the poster intended (including my responses here)
He was using "like water" as a simile; I say valid as written. Ice is not water, Ice is Ice. Funny though anyway Funny, also, if you ask a Chem-E or Chemist what is the chemical descriptor for water, most all I've asked couldnt answer. Ive heard hydrogen hydroxide - but not being a chem-E, I couldnt say right or wrong. But, I dont think the -OH here makes it a hydroxyl group.



Grammatically it works, scientifically it doesn't.

Ice and steam are all states/forms of water. Along with liquid. They're all water, just solid, liquid or gas.

Water is Dihydrogen-monoxide.

 

[StevieC]

Really we are still on this?

 

[mechtech2]

Nayov - Winter starting in Maine consists of temperatures in a range of maybe -25F to 50F or so.
Like Pablo said, and the wonderful chart by bepperb shows, a 0-20 is technically thinnest in those regions.

But no reason to not have your cake and eat it! You can also go with a 0-30.

 

[Gary Allan]

Originally Posted By: StevieC

As someone who knows and loves winter. Try Amsoil 0w30 SSO or Redline 0w30 These were like water at -30C outside!


Last time I checked, that would mean it would have the consistency of concrete....




Edit: Ooops ..too many already hammered Stevie ..well, while I'm here

 

[StevieC]

 

[Lowcountry]

Originally Posted By: bepperb

Based on that chart, I see very little difference between
M1 5w-30 & 0w-30.

 

[HangerHarley]

Originally Posted By: StevieC

FWIW, I was always tought that "The 20-point Spread of a 10W-30 is most desirable, since it starts at the 10 number and only has 20 to go until it gets to the Thickness of 30. The 10W-40 has farther to go, and may sludge more. And 20W-50 is only for a racing car or a worn-out engine."

This is straight from a trusted Family mechanic, and all the cars always got 10W-40 and never seemed to have an issue. For decades. Since "10W-30 is too thin, the engine will eat itself up faster on that. 10W-30 is for Hondas and Japanese Engines."

Therefore, I believe that 10W-30 or any 20-point Spread Oil is the most stable, aside from Magic and Synthetics.

 

[AEHaas]

Long answer:
Not all 0W- are the same. Read this and it should help:

These may help you understand viscosity, the first one is more current:

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/faq.php?faq=new_faq_item#faq_haas_articles

Original version:

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=259902#Post259902

aehaas

 

[dparm]

Correct, any of these numbers indicate a RANGE and not a single figure.