If I had to choose one viscosity, I'd use 0w30.
One oil for three cars
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Originally Posted by oghl
Originally Posted by OilUzer
I think that was how blending
was invented
Mixers want to feel important so they call it blending
Please don't destroy my fragile mediocre self esteem —- I am important
lol I was a blender well before joining bitog and knowing what it means!
Experts prefer the word "mixing"
Originally Posted by OilUzer
I think that was how blending
Mixers want to feel important so they call it blending
Please don't destroy my fragile mediocre self esteem —- I am important
lol I was a blender well before joining bitog and knowing what it means!
Experts prefer the word "mixing"
I'd do just 5W30.
Question: what is the capacity of all of them? If they are about 5 qt each... then does it matter? Few days before oil change time, buy jug of oil in "required" viscosity.
I get the notion of buying when on sale, but do you have space to store cheap oil? Is it worth a few bucks extra to buy right before it's needed?
Question: what is the capacity of all of them? If they are about 5 qt each... then does it matter? Few days before oil change time, buy jug of oil in "required" viscosity.
I get the notion of buying when on sale, but do you have space to store cheap oil? Is it worth a few bucks extra to buy right before it's needed?
To the OP, I did the same thing with vehicles spec'ed for 5w-20 and 5w-30. I am in Texas and the weather gets hot in the summer, mild in the winter with maybe a handful of days below freezing. I usually use the Castrol magnatec 5w-30. When it gets really hot in the summer I step up to 10w-30 in both.
Originally Posted by Black_Thunder
I'd say 0w30 in everything.
+ about 100
I'd say 0w30 in everything.
+ about 100
Originally Posted by supton
I'd do just 5W30.
Question: what is the capacity of all of them? If they are about 5 qt each... then does it matter? Few days before oil change time, buy jug of oil in "required" viscosity.
I get the notion of buying when on sale, but do you have space to store cheap oil? Is it worth a few bucks extra to buy right before it's needed?
Yes, I should have made it clear, :
The PT takes just under 5 qt
The Altima 4.5qts
The Taco 5.8
I could fill all with three 5 qt jugs, works out great. If I go different weights, my ocd nature will not let me mix & match them.
I've decided to go 5w30 full syn in all.
I'd do just 5W30.
Question: what is the capacity of all of them? If they are about 5 qt each... then does it matter? Few days before oil change time, buy jug of oil in "required" viscosity.
I get the notion of buying when on sale, but do you have space to store cheap oil? Is it worth a few bucks extra to buy right before it's needed?
Yes, I should have made it clear, :
The PT takes just under 5 qt
The Altima 4.5qts
The Taco 5.8
I could fill all with three 5 qt jugs, works out great. If I go different weights, my ocd nature will not let me mix & match them.
I've decided to go 5w30 full syn in all.
Any 0/5/10w30/40 synthetic as appropriate for climate.
Originally Posted by bchannell
I just saw a thread below asking this question, which I've been wondering about.
The vehicles are:
2010 Tacoma 2.7L 4 cylinder 48k mi specs 0w20
2013 Altima 2.5L 4 cylinder 44k mi specs 0w20
2008 PA Cruiser 2.4L 4 cylinder 55k mi specs 5w30
OK I'd love to just use one oil in all. WV weather is fairly mild, so.....
I have been leaning toward 5w30 in Taco, and 5w30 is acceptable in Altima according to manual.
Which way to go, 0w20 or 5w30 for all?
Originally Posted by bchannell
I just saw a thread below asking this question, which I've been wondering about.
The vehicles are:
2010 Tacoma 2.7L 4 cylinder 48k mi specs 0w20
2013 Altima 2.5L 4 cylinder 44k mi specs 0w20
2008 PA Cruiser 2.4L 4 cylinder 55k mi specs 5w30
OK I'd love to just use one oil in all. WV weather is fairly mild, so.....
I have been leaning toward 5w30 in Taco, and 5w30 is acceptable in Altima according to manual.
Which way to go, 0w20 or 5w30 for all?
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