Video -50C Pour of Amsoil and M1
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Interesting. My brother lives in such climates and uses m1 5w30 and a block heater.
I expected a bit more fluidity.
I expected a bit more fluidity.
0W-20 vs. 0W-40. Not sure what they were expecting, but Gary and dudefude already commented.
Originally Posted By: BobFout
I would have expected better flow from a 0w40.
at -50C?? seriously?? why did they even bother comparing a 20wt and a 40wt?? what was that supposed to prove? stupid if you ask me
I would have expected better flow from a 0w40.
at -50C?? seriously?? why did they even bother comparing a 20wt and a 40wt?? what was that supposed to prove? stupid if you ask me
I generally agree...not a 'fair' comparison.
You wouldn't use a 0W-20 in an application that called for a 40-weight oil....no 20wt. can meet that need, technically.
So the fact that 0W-20 pours better than 0W-40 doesn't mean someone will choose it over a 0W-40....
And, in general, what been proven here? Of course a thinner 0W-20 will pour better than a thicker oil at extreme temps!
Now, compare M1 0W-20 to Amsoil 0W-20...now you're talking!
You wouldn't use a 0W-20 in an application that called for a 40-weight oil....no 20wt. can meet that need, technically.
So the fact that 0W-20 pours better than 0W-40 doesn't mean someone will choose it over a 0W-40....
And, in general, what been proven here? Of course a thinner 0W-20 will pour better than a thicker oil at extreme temps!
Now, compare M1 0W-20 to Amsoil 0W-20...now you're talking!
Originally Posted By: mikeg5
Originally Posted By: BobFout
I would have expected better flow from a 0w40.
at -50C?? seriously?? why did they even bother comparing a 20wt and a 40wt?? what was that supposed to prove? stupid if you ask me
Yes, since 0w oils are supposed to flow very well in low temps. He does mention -35C though.
Originally Posted By: BobFout
I would have expected better flow from a 0w40.
at -50C?? seriously?? why did they even bother comparing a 20wt and a 40wt?? what was that supposed to prove? stupid if you ask me
Yes, since 0w oils are supposed to flow very well in low temps. He does mention -35C though.
Originally Posted By: BobFout
Originally Posted By: mikeg5
Originally Posted By: BobFout
I would have expected better flow from a 0w40.
at -50C?? seriously?? why did they even bother comparing a 20wt and a 40wt?? what was that supposed to prove? stupid if you ask me
Yes, since 0w oils are supposed to flow very well in low temps. He does mention -35C though.
at those temps i doubt you will see that much of a difference. its pretty extreme
Originally Posted By: mikeg5
Originally Posted By: BobFout
I would have expected better flow from a 0w40.
at -50C?? seriously?? why did they even bother comparing a 20wt and a 40wt?? what was that supposed to prove? stupid if you ask me
Yes, since 0w oils are supposed to flow very well in low temps. He does mention -35C though.
at those temps i doubt you will see that much of a difference. its pretty extreme
Originally Posted By: addyguy
I generally agree...not a 'fair' comparison.
You wouldn't use a 0W-20 in an application that called for a 40-weight oil....no 20wt. can meet that need, technically.
So the fact that 0W-20 pours better than 0W-40 doesn't mean someone will choose it over a 0W-40....
And, in general, what been proven here? Of course a thinner 0W-20 will pour better than a thicker oil at extreme temps!
Now, compare M1 0W-20 to Amsoil 0W-20...now you're talking!
Quite frankly, I didn't read the youtube comments. I just took the video as "These are the two oils; here it is" not that one was better than the other.
I generally agree...not a 'fair' comparison.
You wouldn't use a 0W-20 in an application that called for a 40-weight oil....no 20wt. can meet that need, technically.
So the fact that 0W-20 pours better than 0W-40 doesn't mean someone will choose it over a 0W-40....
And, in general, what been proven here? Of course a thinner 0W-20 will pour better than a thicker oil at extreme temps!
Now, compare M1 0W-20 to Amsoil 0W-20...now you're talking!
Quite frankly, I didn't read the youtube comments. I just took the video as "These are the two oils; here it is" not that one was better than the other.
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Yikes I scared for my engine when it gets down to 30 (F) below zero here. I want to switch to 0W-20 before winter now
Not to worry Nick, not to worry.
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