Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
Just curious what everyone else thinks.
For me personally, there is not enough difference to worry about. But we all do what helps us sleep better at night.
I'm going to run Edge HM 10w-40 all year long because I only do 1 oil change per year.
That's a good oil for the summer, but using a 10w rather than an 0w will result in higher fuel consumption, battery, starter and alternator loads in winter. Flow wise minus 15c is about the minimum for a cold start with a 10w before it results in a higher wear rate.
Liqui Moly are top dog in the engine oil and add's game and when I wrote to them asking why they don't make an HM oil, they pointed out it was best to use the oil recommended in their oil finder and some Liqui Moly Motor Oil Saver (It's a stop leak and seal conditioner). If the oil drip rate or consumption rate is not serious, just try half a can first.