Hi,
I have been contemplating the idea of using a 0w40 oil in my VQ 3.5 engine (Maxima 09 and 11). Manual calls for anything from 5w30 to 20w50 depending on ambient. 5w30 is preferred in USA(10w30 for Mexico). 09 burns a bit (half a quart) in 3k miles. Mileage is 95k.
Currently using PUP 5w30 (last OCI was in June). Admittedly it runs smooth on that light 5w30. But once it warms to 100c I kind of feel it needs a thicker oil.
I anticipate next OCI in November.
Seeing numerous VOAs of PUP 5w30 viscosity at 100c in the range of 9.5 to 9.8 is kind of turn me away from using PUP in the future. M1 0w40 is one of the candidates. Being a light 40 weight.
1. Will 0w40 be fine for winter(VS 5w30)? In MD winter morning temp is around 20s to 30s F, car sits in parking lot under the element and no indoor garage.
2. Should I be concerned about the higher calcium content in the M1 0w40 in the 2000s ppm? I see newer oils of SN plus and SP have lower calcium to minimize chances of LSPI. Though my engine is not turbocharged or a GDI.
Thanks
I have been contemplating the idea of using a 0w40 oil in my VQ 3.5 engine (Maxima 09 and 11). Manual calls for anything from 5w30 to 20w50 depending on ambient. 5w30 is preferred in USA(10w30 for Mexico). 09 burns a bit (half a quart) in 3k miles. Mileage is 95k.
Currently using PUP 5w30 (last OCI was in June). Admittedly it runs smooth on that light 5w30. But once it warms to 100c I kind of feel it needs a thicker oil.
I anticipate next OCI in November.
Seeing numerous VOAs of PUP 5w30 viscosity at 100c in the range of 9.5 to 9.8 is kind of turn me away from using PUP in the future. M1 0w40 is one of the candidates. Being a light 40 weight.
1. Will 0w40 be fine for winter(VS 5w30)? In MD winter morning temp is around 20s to 30s F, car sits in parking lot under the element and no indoor garage.
2. Should I be concerned about the higher calcium content in the M1 0w40 in the 2000s ppm? I see newer oils of SN plus and SP have lower calcium to minimize chances of LSPI. Though my engine is not turbocharged or a GDI.
Thanks
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