I'm currently using GC 0W-30 in my h2 hummer.Would it hurt to go to a 0W-40 wt?
XD-3 0W-40 TOO THICK FOR 07 GM 6.0
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It will only hurt your pocketbook.
A 40 wt will work fine -- just you will get lower gas mileage compared to a 30 wt.
Unless you are tracking your Hummer or towing heavy loads in very hot weather -- I don't see the need to step up a wt. grade.
A 40 wt will work fine -- just you will get lower gas mileage compared to a 30 wt.
Unless you are tracking your Hummer or towing heavy loads in very hot weather -- I don't see the need to step up a wt. grade.
Are you referring to M1 0W-40? Because the UOA's have been showing that oil shearing down to a 30Wt after 2000 miles anyway. GC 0W-30 by comparison, shears very little and sometimes depending on the engine, never shears.
But the M1 0W-40 have shown some good wear numbers; much better than their thinner grades.
But the M1 0W-40 have shown some good wear numbers; much better than their thinner grades.
I forgot to mention that M1 HM 10W-30 would be the closest in viscosity to GC 0W-30, in case you're looking for a replacement. GC 0W-30 is blended on the thick side of a 30Wt.
well, considering the thread title, probably not.
No not M1 0W-40, XD-3 0W-40.Esso oil in Canada a full PAO oil at half the price of M1 oil.
Go with the 0W-30 XD-3 if you are concerned about running too thick an oil.I use the 0W-40 all year and it works great for me.
Someone who purchases a Hummer really doesn't consider mpg ,the difference in mpg is in the low low tenths.Quote:
It will only hurt your pocketbook.
A 40 wt will work fine -- just you will get lower gas mileage compared to a 30 wt.
You're correct i don"t consider mpg.I want a more broader viscocity oil with a higher HTHS and a more robust add pack.
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You're correct i don"t consider mpg.I want a more broader viscocity oil with a higher HTHS and a more robust add pack.
You will have to find an esso distributer because only the 0w40 is available for retail. The 0w30 is what you want but I know you have to buy as a case lot.
I found in my local walmart 0W-40 for 22.97 for 4liters.I wish all motor oils in Canada come down in price . There is our par dollar and we still pay double to our American cousins.
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I found in my local walmart 0W-40 for 22.97 for 4liters.I wish all motor oils in Canada come down in price . There is our par dollar and we still pay double to our American cousins.
They did. I bought some jugs of Pennziol Platinum for $18 for my F150.
The XD-3 is not just a good idea, it's perfect for that application!
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