0w30 vs 5w30 94 civic d16z6

[94exa2]

Hey guys, i usually run Mobil1 5w30 syn, and am probably going to give Amsoil a try and was wondering your thoughts on running 0w30 over 5w30? Any pro? cons?\

thanx guys!

 

[94exa2]

no response or suggestions here?

good (amsoil, mobil1 etc...) synthetic 5w30 vs 0w30 pros/cons?

i usually run 5w30 yr round with no complaints, but a friend of mine suggested 0w30 " youll save gas and make a lil more power b/c the engine doesnt have to work as much with 0w30 oil as compared to 5w30"

[censored]? i kinda think so, but want your opinions

 

[DrDusty86]

Save gas... I highly doubt it. More power... unless this is a ricer where a wing and a sticker give it an extra 100hp.....not likely ANY more power.. Just faster flowing during engine start up.. I say go for it.
Dusty

 

[CATERHAM]

Very little difference between the two oils in your climate.
If the 5W-30 is cheaper then I'd choose that.

 

[94exa2]

so the only advantage to 0w30 is startup/cold engine protection?

would i need to change back to 5w30 in the winter?

 

[CATERHAM]

Originally Posted By: 94exa2
so the only advantage to 0w30 is startup/cold engine protection?

Protection is not the right word. The 0W-30 just flows ever so slightly better on start-up.
Originally Posted By: 94exa2

would i need to change back to 5w30 in the winter?

That question suggests you don't realize that the 0W-30 is lighter than the 5W-30 and that lighter is better.

You need to do some more reading up on the motor oil basics.

 

[steve20]

but, is Amsoil 0-30 lighter than M1 5-30at the temps he is going to experience? maybe not

 

[94exa2]

ill probably just stick to 530 unless ppl steer me towards 030 for any good reason

 

[ChrisD46]

I would look at M1 0W 30 5 qrt jug at WM and run it year round - it's a very good oil .

 

[CATERHAM]

Originally Posted By: steve20
but, is Amsoil 0-30 lighter than M1 5-30at the temps he is going to experience? maybe not

It's not maybe not, it's definately not.
M1 0W-30 is the lightest 30wt available in the States.
But that wasn't the OP's question.