I live in the U.S. Southeast -- Atlanta to be exact. It doesn't get very cold here and when it does, it doesn't stay that way for long. Winter lows average around 40 deg F and highs around 60 deg F. I think the coldest low I have seen in my area in the last 7 years was 20 deg F and it was a freak thing. Springs, summers and falls are warm to hot.
Having read these boards for some time, I understand the 0w oils are great for colder climates to help speed oil flow in cold engines. But as I never see really cold temps, would 0w oils help my cars in any significant way? Being thinner when cold might help MPG until my engine gets up to temp, but that's not too long. When it does get up to temp then I would imagine a comparable 5w would be just as good.
Don't get me wrong - I have nothing against 0w oils. I just haven't considered them before and wondering if they would be right for me. If so, I can expand my oil choices. If not, I'll stick with my 5w's.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Having read these boards for some time, I understand the 0w oils are great for colder climates to help speed oil flow in cold engines. But as I never see really cold temps, would 0w oils help my cars in any significant way? Being thinner when cold might help MPG until my engine gets up to temp, but that's not too long. When it does get up to temp then I would imagine a comparable 5w would be just as good.
Don't get me wrong - I have nothing against 0w oils. I just haven't considered them before and wondering if they would be right for me. If so, I can expand my oil choices. If not, I'll stick with my 5w's.
Thanks for your thoughts.