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What grade oil do you use?
02-13-2010, 11:15 AM
#13
I have a supply of 0-40 mobil left so that's what it'll get at the first service unless I use it before then, if I have to get oil I'm gonna give the edge t/diesel stuff a try, it's been well recommended and I can get it at a discount from work.
Should I let them change the oil at the first service if I haven't reached the correct mileage by then?. I've done 3.2k but might manage 5k by then.
Should I let them change the oil at the first service if I haven't reached the correct mileage by then?. I've done 3.2k but might manage 5k by then.
02-13-2010, 11:22 AM
#14
Originally Posted by Paul_J,Feb 13 2010, 04:10 PM
hmm... I'm using 5w-30...
anyone tell me what the difference is?
Should I switch to 5w-40?
Doesn't it mean it's thicker when heated up? or is it that the 40 is thicker when cold?
anyone tell me what the difference is?
Should I switch to 5w-40?
Doesn't it mean it's thicker when heated up? or is it that the 40 is thicker when cold?
Small number is viscosity when cold.
A 0W is thinner than a 10W at a given ambient temperature for example.
The upper number is viscosity at high temperature, and the reverse is true.
So a 50 will still be still thicker than a 30 at the high temp end.
Too thin and I guess it gets burned up in a 'lose' engine.
So if you expect REALLy high temps, go for a 40/50.
If you live in the arctic, go for a 0W-xx
I'm sure a 15W-xx would be fine in our moderate winters.
Its a little thicker when cold, sure, so may need a bit more cranking
02-13-2010, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by m1bjr,Feb 13 2010, 12:22 PM
Other way around.
Small number is viscosity when cold.
A 0W is thinner than a 10W at a given ambient temperature for example.
The upper number is viscosity at high temperature, and the reverse is true.
So a 50 will still be still thicker than a 30 at the high temp end.
Too thin and I guess it gets burned up in a 'lose' engine.
So if you expect REALLy high temps, go for a 40/50.
If you live in the arctic, go for a 0W-xx
I'm sure a 15W-xx would be fine in our moderate winters.
Its a little thicker when cold, sure, so may need a bit more cranking
Small number is viscosity when cold.
A 0W is thinner than a 10W at a given ambient temperature for example.
The upper number is viscosity at high temperature, and the reverse is true.
So a 50 will still be still thicker than a 30 at the high temp end.
Too thin and I guess it gets burned up in a 'lose' engine.
So if you expect REALLy high temps, go for a 40/50.
If you live in the arctic, go for a 0W-xx
I'm sure a 15W-xx would be fine in our moderate winters.
Its a little thicker when cold, sure, so may need a bit more cranking
02-13-2010, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by andy_intel,Feb 13 2010, 11:46 PM
Motul 300V Power 10w40 at the moment. Comes out almost as clean as it went in, and smells really good too. Never used anything better...
Honda UK recommend a 5W-40 C3 oil.
