I have not used this oil in 20 years. If I feel a need to use a 40W oil I will use 15W40 or 5W40. For 2 years I have watched post after post talking about using 10W40. What am I missing?
Same here. If you look at the 80's VW/Audi owners manuals, you'll see if you live in a climate that gets up to 90-100F in summer, 10W-40 is the choice according to the chart. 10W-30 only is recommended up to 60 or 70F on the chart.quote:
Originally posted by kickster:
You cant get 5W40 in Dino oil. I heard the closer the numbers are the less additive the oil has. It requires a lot of additive to make 5W40 Dino oil.
I have been using 10W40 Dino oil in my VWs for years. My dad also uses the same oil in his VW.
I used to not be crippled by this affliction ..until I did a UOA. I embraced the thinner stuff for about a decade. Now I've rethought it.quote:
The thicker is better mentality is alive and well.
When you see a "Dollar Store" ..stop in ..find the oil. They've got 10w-40 usually ...for about $0.75/quart.quote:
I don't think I've seen it (dino 10w-40) on store shelves for at least ten years.