Will the M1 0w-40 be too thick at startup (vs a 0/5w-30) for a Michigan winter in my newly aquired VQ35HR powered Infiniti? I would like to run it as I know it is a good oil, has been recommended by some for the VQ35 and I would like to make it thru the winter comfortably on one oil change. I like doing oil changes myself, but not so much during freezing temps.
The car will be outside (covered parking) all winter. I live in West Michigan so the temperature will probably drop below 0 degrees Fahrenheit only a handful of times. The vehicle won't see very many short trips. I will be driving this a lot for work, so the vehicle will have a few start/stops after reaching full temperature.
I'm not too concerned about MPG, I would just like to keep wear down. Consumption has been negligible on the 3k on the bulk Valvoline 5w-30 installed at the Toyota dealer I purchased the car from. I already have a PureOne PL14612 ready to go.
Owner's Manual only lists 5w-30.
The car will be outside (covered parking) all winter. I live in West Michigan so the temperature will probably drop below 0 degrees Fahrenheit only a handful of times. The vehicle won't see very many short trips. I will be driving this a lot for work, so the vehicle will have a few start/stops after reaching full temperature.
I'm not too concerned about MPG, I would just like to keep wear down. Consumption has been negligible on the 3k on the bulk Valvoline 5w-30 installed at the Toyota dealer I purchased the car from. I already have a PureOne PL14612 ready to go.
Owner's Manual only lists 5w-30.