I was wondering if the Trop Artic Synthetic blend 10w30 (dollar tree) has better cold weather properties than other 10w30 conventional oils? I know most blends have very little actual synthetic oil in them.
Trop Artic Synthetic better in cold?
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By far!! In fact, from looking at every data sheet available, the only other oil (synthetic and conventional) that I've found that has better cold weather properties for the 10w30 grade is Amsoil ATM. Trop Artic can easily qualify for the 5w MRV test (it's at around 13,000 Cp at -30C, the limit is 60,000. The limit for 5w is also 60,000 Cp, but it's tested at -35C) It may do it for the cold cranking simulator test but I doubt it. It would be just over.
Here's somethin I posted in this thread
Here's something to add to the 5w30 vs. 10w30 debate. The new synthetic blend Trop Artic/Conoco/Kendall 10w30 oils; the viscosity when measured at 0 degrees F is LOWER than Pennzoil 5w30 using this viscosity calculator . That may not mean it is a better cold weather oil, but if the data sheet is accurate regarding cranking viscosity, I think these oils would qualify for 5w30 with ease. The viscosity index on these is better than many Group 3 synthetics for 3 bucks less a quart! I emailed them to see if they have MRV data. Yea, 5w30 is better for extreme cold, but this stuff is perfect for my climate.
Here's something to add to the 5w30 vs. 10w30 debate. The new synthetic blend Trop Artic/Conoco/Kendall 10w30 oils; the viscosity when measured at 0 degrees F is LOWER than Pennzoil 5w30 using this viscosity calculator . That may not mean it is a better cold weather oil, but if the data sheet is accurate regarding cranking viscosity, I think these oils would qualify for 5w30 with ease. The viscosity index on these is better than many Group 3 synthetics for 3 bucks less a quart! I emailed them to see if they have MRV data. Yea, 5w30 is better for extreme cold, but this stuff is perfect for my climate.
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Generally, every dipstick I checked after using 5w30 Citgo or Trop Artic contained "black water". I thought I read somewhere that a synthetic blend must have 5% synthetic - by law.
You are better served to use 10W-40 with these dollar store oils for optimum engine protection for regular 3-4K OCIs. Mix your own synthetic with dinos for a much better blend. Always opt to use the same oil manufacturer when blending. Use a 33% syn-blend for best price value & extended OCIs.
You are better served to use 10W-40 with these dollar store oils for optimum engine protection for regular 3-4K OCIs. Mix your own synthetic with dinos for a much better blend. Always opt to use the same oil manufacturer when blending. Use a 33% syn-blend for best price value & extended OCIs.
Unreal.
The local dollar tree dosen't carry Trop Artic anymore, the closet think I can find is Super 76 10w30 semi-blend for $1.12, which is still a good price.
I'd rather go with the 10W30 oil in that case. 10W40 oil has too great of a viscosity spread for my liking, and uses more VI additives than does 10W30.
The 10W-40 grade is not part of the Trop Artic Synthetic Blend Line .
I'm certain that this has been discussed 5-6 times in previous threads, but we'll do it one more time!
The 5W-20, 5w30 and 10w30 grades are Grp II/III blends, hence the synthetic term on the label. The Grp III base oils are imported from S-Oil, a Korean refiner.
The group III content, to the best of my knowledge, is at a minimum 40-50%, and may be higher, depending on the grade. The product data sheet indicates the significant percentage of Grp III by the low specific gravities and the CCV ratings.
Grp III base oils respond very well to pour point depressants and the 10w30, with CCV of 3500 at -25C, is a prime example of this characteristic.
I'm certain that this has been discussed 5-6 times in previous threads, but we'll do it one more time!
The 5W-20, 5w30 and 10w30 grades are Grp II/III blends, hence the synthetic term on the label. The Grp III base oils are imported from S-Oil, a Korean refiner.
The group III content, to the best of my knowledge, is at a minimum 40-50%, and may be higher, depending on the grade. The product data sheet indicates the significant percentage of Grp III by the low specific gravities and the CCV ratings.
Grp III base oils respond very well to pour point depressants and the 10w30, with CCV of 3500 at -25C, is a prime example of this characteristic.
Triple:
I'm betting you misread that law.
Either that, or I'm gonna' make some calls to the Federal Trade Commission on Monday morning and get some oil executives locked up.
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