JHZR2
Staff member
Hi,
I have three applications, for which Ill state the reccomended oil for my climate, and driving behavior. Economy (both fuel and spending on oil) are important. Both dino and synth oils are in consideration, mainly what is available at Wal-mart. Schaefer's oil reccomendations would be nice too. Also, a general idea of drain intervals for this oil/driving behavior combo would be great.
Car 1: gas engine, 15w-40 or 15w-50
short trips, just a few miles, usually the car just barely gets up to full coolant temp before shutting down.
Car 2: diesel engine, 15w-40
Long trips only, in excess of 30 miles, with most 100+ before shutting down engine.
Car 3: gas engine, 5w-30
Moderate trips, usually 15-50 mi. Limited use, 1-2 times/week max. Never sits for more than a week, but mostly only gets driven once a week. Very low milage per year.
Thanks for your help, any advice is appreciated.
JMH
[ February 04, 2003, 09:34 PM: Message edited by: JHZR2 ]
I have three applications, for which Ill state the reccomended oil for my climate, and driving behavior. Economy (both fuel and spending on oil) are important. Both dino and synth oils are in consideration, mainly what is available at Wal-mart. Schaefer's oil reccomendations would be nice too. Also, a general idea of drain intervals for this oil/driving behavior combo would be great.
Car 1: gas engine, 15w-40 or 15w-50
short trips, just a few miles, usually the car just barely gets up to full coolant temp before shutting down.
Car 2: diesel engine, 15w-40
Long trips only, in excess of 30 miles, with most 100+ before shutting down engine.
Car 3: gas engine, 5w-30
Moderate trips, usually 15-50 mi. Limited use, 1-2 times/week max. Never sits for more than a week, but mostly only gets driven once a week. Very low milage per year.
Thanks for your help, any advice is appreciated.
JMH
[ February 04, 2003, 09:34 PM: Message edited by: JHZR2 ]