Best oil for cold winters
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How cold are we talking?
You aren’t going to do better than the 0w-20 oils you’re using. Assuming that you see lows in the -20F to -30F range, you probably want to add a block heater to your truck’s engine, and perhaps a battery blanket to keep the electrical chemistry happening well on the really cold nights.
It looks like your signature says you use 0W-20. Are you looking for confirmation of your already-made decisions?
If you’re simply making conversation then I’ll gladly join in. I live in NW Illinois and I use 5w30 MaxLife blend in my short-tripped Camry with no issues. I currently have 5W-20 MaxLife blend in my Odyssey, though I have previously run PPHM 0W-20 in it and I plan to run that again next time.
If you’re simply making conversation then I’ll gladly join in. I live in NW Illinois and I use 5w30 MaxLife blend in my short-tripped Camry with no issues. I currently have 5W-20 MaxLife blend in my Odyssey, though I have previously run PPHM 0W-20 in it and I plan to run that again next time.
Petro Canada brand is excellent.
I think it's helped by their northern location...they really take the mission seriously.
Anything that meets MIL-PRF-46167D will perform well, that's what the US Army uses for their -60F startup tests. Back when I was involved the supplier was Cognis Emgard which is now BASF.
I think it's helped by their northern location...they really take the mission seriously.
Anything that meets MIL-PRF-46167D will perform well, that's what the US Army uses for their -60F startup tests. Back when I was involved the supplier was Cognis Emgard which is now BASF.
I'd suggest your choice is already pretty good. Any 0w-XX ILSAC, especially a 0w-20, should fare quite well, and Amsoil's CCS and MRV numbers have generally been better than average within grade.
0W anything is the best cold weather oil. Best oil viscosity that covers all the bases, actually. Regardless of outside temperature, anytime a vehicle has sat for a period of time it's considered a cold start and it never hurts to get the oil pumping to vital parts quickly, even if it's above freezing.
Agree, anything that starts with 0w-.
Originally Posted By: Gixxer46
best winter oil for very cold temperatures.
No such thing anymore
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best winter oil for very cold temperatures.
No such thing anymore
Originally Posted By: 21Rouge
Originally Posted By: Gixxer46
best winter oil for very cold temperatures.
No such thing anymore
.
Last winter in WI (and not the very northern or western parts that typically are colder, either) we had two weeks straight in late Dec and early Jan, then one more in Feb, that did not get above 6 degrees F. Many days in a row of highs around zero. Low temps, not including wind chill, were 30 below. Then three feet of snow in April between two storms.
Originally Posted By: Gixxer46
best winter oil for very cold temperatures.
No such thing anymore
Last winter in WI (and not the very northern or western parts that typically are colder, either) we had two weeks straight in late Dec and early Jan, then one more in Feb, that did not get above 6 degrees F. Many days in a row of highs around zero. Low temps, not including wind chill, were 30 below. Then three feet of snow in April between two storms.
Till last year I used to live in Toronto. used 5w20 mobil1 and changed every 6 months.
This year I am in Winnipeg Manitoba. Thinking to put mobil1 0w20 EP ( my car is now back speced for 0w20) in winter time and run it for 9 months. My car burns oil so when topping , I am planning to use 0w20 while its winters and from spring onwards add mobil1 5w20 . hope that when mixed together these two viscocities wont cause any camical reaction that will adversly effect something.
This year I am in Winnipeg Manitoba. Thinking to put mobil1 0w20 EP ( my car is now back speced for 0w20) in winter time and run it for 9 months. My car burns oil so when topping , I am planning to use 0w20 while its winters and from spring onwards add mobil1 5w20 . hope that when mixed together these two viscocities wont cause any camical reaction that will adversly effect something.
I’m sure the sig in the op wasn’t there when he posted. Anyway since we have a plethora of “best oil” questions tonight, here is some reading.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1664795/%22What_oil_should_I_use?__#Post1664795
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1664795/%22What_oil_should_I_use?__#Post1664795
The best is move south 20 degrees or more for the winter.
Originally Posted By: EricBeau
It looks like your signature says you use 0W-20. Are you looking for confirmation of your already-made decisions?
If you’re simply making conversation then I’ll gladly join in.
This is mainly what I was doing. Maybe see if there was some boutique oil worth trying.
It looks like your signature says you use 0W-20. Are you looking for confirmation of your already-made decisions?
If you’re simply making conversation then I’ll gladly join in.
This is mainly what I was doing. Maybe see if there was some boutique oil worth trying.
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