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is anyone running 0w-30?

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Old September 29th, 2018, 4:52 PM
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does anyone run 0w-30?
i have about 1500miles on my mobil 0w-30 so far. no known problems.
if i recall, cold starts seemed fine before and after i switched. the oil is a lot cleaner-looking on the stick after 1500mi vs the stick after 1500mi conventional.
in my estimation i would say that it has started leaking a bit more. not sure where its coming from. i had leaks before the switch.
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Originally Posted by 12three
does anyone run 0w-30?
i have about 1500miles on my mobil 0w-30 so far. no known problems.
if i recall, cold starts seemed fine before and after i switched. the oil is a lot cleaner-looking on the stick after 1500mi vs the stick after 1500mi conventional.
in my estimation i would say that it has started leaking a bit more. not sure where its coming from. i had leaks before the switch.

Sometimes synthetics can cause a leak/seep, where carbon/sludge/varnish can build up. I just run the weight the car calls for. As long as its rated for Dexos 1, it'll work, but I run full synthetics in everything. My Bu' calls for 5w-20 so thats what I use. 10w-30 motor oil in my 98' K-1500.
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If you are in super cold environment I guess 0w- whatever. I'm not. I use 10-40 in the 455, and 5-30 in the Mazda, Lumina, and Suburban




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