The manual calls for 5w20 or 5w30. Since its a di engine I feel better running the 5w30 , fuel dilution I hear can shear down the oil to almost 5w20 anyways. I was wondering if running 0w30 would have any benefits with this engine. 2012 Hyundai veloster. Currently running Quaker State Ultimate Durability 5w30 and ultra filter. 3,750 mile oci.
Is there an advantage running 0w30
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In winter 0W can have an advantage, depending on how far north you are in NY. Do you do lots of city driving? Personally i would do a longer OCi with Quaker State Ultimate Durability not the severe service, but only used oil analysis could tell for sure. A 30 grade might shear to 20 but the thickness difference between 20 & 30 is like 8.8 to 10.1 for 100 degree C anyway.
Since using Syn QS i'd stretch oci and get a used oil analysis, use the grade in manual and don't worry.
Since using Syn QS i'd stretch oci and get a used oil analysis, use the grade in manual and don't worry.
If you're only running a 3750 interval, I see no benefit.
K. You're concerned about a 5w30 shearing but not a 0w-30. If anything shear would be worse with a 0w-30.
And at a 3750 interval I doubt you could go wrong with any approved oil.
And at a 3750 interval I doubt you could go wrong with any approved oil.
Originally Posted By: Clevy
K. You're concerned about a 5w30 shearing but not a 0w-30. If anything shear would be worse with a 0w-30.
And at a 3750 interval I doubt you could go wrong with any approved oil.
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K. You're concerned about a 5w30 shearing but not a 0w-30. If anything shear would be worse with a 0w-30.
And at a 3750 interval I doubt you could go wrong with any approved oil.
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how many miles per month? Is this the turbo?
3750 is too sudden a change - that could cause MORE engine wear as you'll always be in chem package competition mode.
Now, if you short trip and run under 1K /mo the3750 OCI may be appropriate - esp in the Winter.
3750 is too sudden a change - that could cause MORE engine wear as you'll always be in chem package competition mode.
Now, if you short trip and run under 1K /mo the3750 OCI may be appropriate - esp in the Winter.
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Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
3750 is too sudden a change - that could cause MORE engine wear...
I've also read this isnt a proven fact, but a theory.
3750 is too sudden a change - that could cause MORE engine wear...
I've also read this isnt a proven fact, but a theory.
The car does see mostly short trips. And the wife likes to let the car warm up a long time before she drives it. And I do get a very distinct gas smell when I change the oil. So I figure its better to be on the safe side and change the oil in the severe service mode which is 3,750 miles.
Originally Posted By: waltywalt
The manual calls for 5w20 or 5w30.
And the manual also says you can run 10w30 above 0* F.
The manual calls for 5w20 or 5w30.
And the manual also says you can run 10w30 above 0* F.
GC 0w30 is thicker at operating temperatures and is made of very high quality ingredients. I would think that would be an advantage over the basic 5w20 or 5w30 synthetics.
People use it in their VW direct engines, and it seems to cope well, so I see no reason that it wouldn't work well in your Hyundai.
People use it in their VW direct engines, and it seems to cope well, so I see no reason that it wouldn't work well in your Hyundai.
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