The Q was just rethoric. Don't know if they changed some of the base stocks, etc.
What's everyone's favorite 0w-20 these days?
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Using Kirkland, Dexos certified and I use it in 2 of my 4 vehicles. The F-100 now gets 15w40 HDEO, Jeep Kirkland 5w-20, Mazda and GMC get the 0w20. Would think about using it in the Jeep as well but I'm sticking with the OE spec'd.
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Naw, the oil is identical, he just did a special run with "Overkill" on the label, myself and a few others got some.
the one that's on sale
Speak of the devil. $30 rebate with purchase of 2. Essentially making this a 2 for 1.
https://www.pennzoil.com/en_us/promotions/do-it-yourself-oil-change/platinum-rewards.html
Mobil 1.. Have been using since 1975......
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You run 0w20 in your Ram?
Exactly. No 20 grade in ANYTHING for me.
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Yup, it's a bit heavier than your typical ILSAC 0W-20, and has a full-SAPS Euro additive package, but yeah, it calls for a 5W-20 (the HEMI later spec'd 0W-20), oil temps are well controlled, it has a massive sump, doesn't fuel dilute, and there have been no issues with bearing failures or anything along those lines in these engines on the spec visc, so why wouldn't I?You run 0w20 in your Ram?
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You should, nothing wrong with 0w20. What do you mean by the "heavier"?
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HTHS is 2.74cP, which is higher than the bog standard 2.6cP you see with most xW-20's.
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I couldn't find the datasheet for it on their website
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It's a 0w-20!
I made the mistake of asking Dave @High Performance Lubricants if they could do their Euro Super Car 0w-40 (502/505, A3/B4, A40, 229.5, A40...etc), but in a 0w-20. He said of course they could. Thought it was a neat idea. Obviously it isn't licensable/appropriate for those approvals because the HTHS isn't high enough, but it's the same additive package.
So, imagine my surprise when he told me he'd already requested to have it made-up only a couple of days later then sends me the above PDS. VI is reasonably low, so very little VII. Base oil blend is...
I made the mistake of asking Dave @High Performance Lubricants if they could do their Euro Super Car 0w-40 (502/505, A3/B4, A40, 229.5, A40...etc), but in a 0w-20. He said of course they could. Thought it was a neat idea. Obviously it isn't licensable/appropriate for those approvals because the HTHS isn't high enough, but it's the same additive package.
So, imagine my surprise when he told me he'd already requested to have it made-up only a couple of days later then sends me the above PDS. VI is reasonably low, so very little VII. Base oil blend is...
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Pour point -81 wowIt's a 0w-20!
I made the mistake of asking Dave @High Performance Lubricants if they could do their Euro Super Car 0w-40 (502/505, A3/B4, A40, 229.5, A40...etc), but in a 0w-20. He said of course they could. Thought it was a neat idea. Obviously it isn't licensable/appropriate for those approvals because the HTHS isn't high enough, but it's the same additive package.
So, imagine my surprise when he told me he'd already requested to have it made-up only a couple of days later then sends me the above PDS. VI is reasonably low, so very little VII. Base oil blend is...
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Yeah, HPL's Super Car line is PAO/AN/Ester, PAO bases have wickedly low pour points due to having no wax in them, which is why you see oils that are majority PAO with pour points like these.
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That's not the case with their Premium Plus line?
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I think that applies there as well, but you get an API/ISLAC additive package.
My favorite 0W20 is a 0W40, just like GM recommends!
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I am preparing for the worst. I ran HPL Premium Plus 0w16 for a little over 5,000 miles. If I find stuff in my oil filter, I will use their top of the line Super Car for some serious cleaning.
I just don't understand what this means about super car 0w20. Is this some kind of experimental oil or something?
I'm reading that as reducing buildup, not removing. So adding deposits and sludge at a lower rate.