What would you use?
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Well, obviously you'd want a 0w-xx synthetic if it get's that cold. GC, M1, Amsoil, the list goes on and on.
While I worked in Antarctica, every vehicle that ran on gasoline Mobil 1 0w-20 was used. At that time (late 1980's) they were all ford engines and vehicles.
It worked very well in those extreme conditions.
It was shipped in 50 gal drums marked Mobil 1 Synthetic Sub-Zero. Invoices said Mobil 1 synthetic Sub-Zero 0w-20.
It worked very well in those extreme conditions.
It was shipped in 50 gal drums marked Mobil 1 Synthetic Sub-Zero. Invoices said Mobil 1 synthetic Sub-Zero 0w-20.
Redine 5W-20 would be a recommendation from me.
Well yes, to me it does matter what vehicle the oil is going into. I wouldn't want to blindly suggest an oil without knowing what it is going to be used in, or without knowing what the mfg specs. No need to get an attitude. You've been a member here for over a year, you should know that 0w will give the best cold weather performance.
Since we plug our cars in up here in the winter I don't think a 0W spec is absolutely necessary.
That being said, it would provide a greater degree of confidence/lubrication in starting her up on those times when you forget, or are out somewhere without access to a plug-in. My car actually starts better in the winter when being plugged in than it does in the summer. The block heater is so warm it melts the snow falling on the engine hood. I get a little ice dam on front as it drips.
That being said, it would provide a greater degree of confidence/lubrication in starting her up on those times when you forget, or are out somewhere without access to a plug-in. My car actually starts better in the winter when being plugged in than it does in the summer. The block heater is so warm it melts the snow falling on the engine hood. I get a little ice dam on front as it drips.
My 0w30 oil pumps at -40 degrees farenheight and pours at -65 degrees farenheight which is better than Mobil 1 0w20.
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..and just what oil is "your" 0w30, hmmm? (with eyebrows rising as the words trail off ..or apply Wm. F. Buckley Jr. "hmmm?")
..and just what oil is "your" 0w30, hmmm? (with eyebrows rising as the words trail off ..or apply Wm. F. Buckley Jr. "hmmm?")
Probably Amsoil 2000 0w-30
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/tso.aspx
*also, is that an error on the pds about astm 92 for the pour point? isn't it astm 97 that is for pour?
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/tso.aspx
*also, is that an error on the pds about astm 92 for the pour point? isn't it astm 97 that is for pour?
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5W-20 synthetic.
And when, in Modesto, did you last see -40?
Valvoline Synpower 5W-30 would be my recommendation.
I have a '92 Mazda Protege and a '00 F150,both use Mobil1 5w30 in the winter. BTW the Protege does not have an oil pan heater.
-40F? Screw what brand of oil...
I say...
MOVE!
I say...
MOVE!
The thinnest synthetic that meets specs for that engine, and a heated garage, and a good block heater!
Hey androbot2084, why don't you cut the malarky and admit your an Amsoil salesman?
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