MC, Valvoline, Havoline DS, or any other for that matter. I want to do an experiment with gas mileage and would like to see who's is the absolute thinnest.
**Thinnest** 5w-20 oil? Which brand?
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From what I've read, Petro Canada 5W-20 may be the thinnest.
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Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
From what I've read, Petro Canada 5W-20 may be the thinnest.
Nope, it specs out at 8.6 cst at 100c, so it's not the thinnest.
Formula Shell 5w20 is a lot thinner, it's 8.16 cst at 100c according to the PDS. That's one of the thinnest commonly available oils out there. I recall one of the "boutique" synthetics was under 8 though, but I can't remember which one. It wasn't a commonly seen oil though, that much I do remember.
From what I've read, Petro Canada 5W-20 may be the thinnest.
Nope, it specs out at 8.6 cst at 100c, so it's not the thinnest.
Formula Shell 5w20 is a lot thinner, it's 8.16 cst at 100c according to the PDS. That's one of the thinnest commonly available oils out there. I recall one of the "boutique" synthetics was under 8 though, but I can't remember which one. It wasn't a commonly seen oil though, that much I do remember.
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Originally Posted By: Audi Junkie
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On 2nd thought, what I read about Petro Canada 5W-20 may have been the lowest cold temp ratings.
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On 2nd thought, what I read about Petro Canada 5W-20 may have been the lowest cold temp ratings.
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Originally Posted By: Fordiesel69
I want to do an experiment with gas mileage.....
Why not just run RedLine's 5W-10 oil?
I want to do an experiment with gas mileage.....
Why not just run RedLine's 5W-10 oil?
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Just reading Wolf's Head spec sheet, their 5w20 Super Duty is listed at a viscosity of 6.5 cSt at 100*C. That's thin, if correct.
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Originally Posted By: Audi Junkie
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Havoline DS is 8.0 cSt @ 100°C
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Havoline DS is 8.0 cSt @ 100°C
Originally Posted By: Patman
Formula Shell 5w20 is a lot thinner, it's 8.16 cst at 100c according to the PDS. That's one of the thinnest commonly available oils out there. I recall one of the "boutique" synthetics was under 8 though, but I can't remember which one. It wasn't a commonly seen oil though, that much I do remember.
Patman,
Is this the same 5w-20 CDN Tire sells as their Formula 1 synthetic? Off topic, what does Mobil 0w-20 spec out at?
Formula Shell 5w20 is a lot thinner, it's 8.16 cst at 100c according to the PDS. That's one of the thinnest commonly available oils out there. I recall one of the "boutique" synthetics was under 8 though, but I can't remember which one. It wasn't a commonly seen oil though, that much I do remember.
Patman,
Is this the same 5w-20 CDN Tire sells as their Formula 1 synthetic? Off topic, what does Mobil 0w-20 spec out at?
Lucas 5W-20 is 7.163
Torco SR-1 5W-20 is 7.37
Torco SR-1 5W-20 is 7.37
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Patman,
Is this the same 5w-20 CDN Tire sells as their Formula 1 synthetic?
I'm not sure about their synthetic, but their Formula 1 conventional oil is supposedly Formula Shell.
Patman,
Is this the same 5w-20 CDN Tire sells as their Formula 1 synthetic?
I'm not sure about their synthetic, but their Formula 1 conventional oil is supposedly Formula Shell.
Toyota 0w-20
I show M1 5w-20 100C* at 8.9. 0w-20 is 8.7
Originally Posted By: Fordiesel69
MC, Valvoline, Havoline DS, or any other for that matter. I want to do an experiment with gas mileage and would like to see who's is the absolute thinnest.
Don't mislead yourself. Use what is specified / approved by the OEM for the vehicle.
Many threads show that there is little to be gained in going from a 5w-20 and 5w-30 in terms of mpg gain due to the oil grade. So what is to be gained in going to the thinnest 5w-20 other than occupation of your passion and precious time IMHO.
Poor service / maintenance, low tire pressure, excess use of air conditioner, over weighted lead foot with a spirited driving style etc has greater impact.
MC, Valvoline, Havoline DS, or any other for that matter. I want to do an experiment with gas mileage and would like to see who's is the absolute thinnest.
Don't mislead yourself. Use what is specified / approved by the OEM for the vehicle.
Many threads show that there is little to be gained in going from a 5w-20 and 5w-30 in terms of mpg gain due to the oil grade. So what is to be gained in going to the thinnest 5w-20 other than occupation of your passion and precious time IMHO.
Poor service / maintenance, low tire pressure, excess use of air conditioner, over weighted lead foot with a spirited driving style etc has greater impact.
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If it isn't Pennzoil Platinum 5w20, it's close.
10w30 is the thinnest 5w20.
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Originally Posted By: Audi Junkie
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Havoline DS is 8.0 cSt @ 100°C
Are you referring to Havoline conventional oil?
Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted By: Audi Junkie
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Got some numbers???
Havoline DS is 8.0 cSt @ 100°C
Are you referring to Havoline conventional oil?
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This webpage contains the tables I use which are quite detailed. You will need a login to view all the information neatly. You can also filter on According to the 5W20 table, Redline Racing is the thinnest, which surprised me a bit. They probably load it up with additives to compensate. Or else the diester they've been known to use works even at low viscosities. My engine calls for 5W30, and I would never change to 5W20 or 5W40 on a whim. My best gas mileage ever was with Mobil 1 5W30 (seven points higher than the EPA highway MPG given for my engine). My engine also likes to burn this oil fast, I would get a big cloud upon startup in the summer.
This webpage contains the tables I use which are quite detailed. You will need a login to view all the information neatly. You can also filter on According to the 5W20 table, Redline Racing is the thinnest, which surprised me a bit. They probably load it up with additives to compensate. Or else the diester they've been known to use works even at low viscosities. My engine calls for 5W30, and I would never change to 5W20 or 5W40 on a whim. My best gas mileage ever was with Mobil 1 5W30 (seven points higher than the EPA highway MPG given for my engine). My engine also likes to burn this oil fast, I would get a big cloud upon startup in the summer.
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