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I think I'm going to try the Nextgen Maxlife 5w30 and see how it goes. It seems like good stuff, there are good rebates out there on the 5qt. jugs and I am a fan of recycling.
I run the Motorcraft 5w20 in my wife's Prius. Everyone seems to love that stuff, not sure the 5w30 is quite as good. Alas, it is over $4 a quart now which puts it into competition with any full synthetic that is on sale, so no moolah to be saved by using it...
Originally Posted By: Smokefan1977
In a long drain yes 10-30 wont shear as much but out here dont be scared to run a 5w oil. Put it this way, i have a friend that is the shop foreman for AAA Yellow Cab and the only oil they use is Formula Shell 5-30 with 6000k OCI. Every car they have on the road has 250K+++ miles on them. I do agree Motorcraft Syn Blend is a fabulous product, but for the OCI your planning Dino or syn blend will give you equal protection. It doesnt happen often but I know where I live ( south Gilbert ) last winter we did see some Lows in the teens. This is where i'd want 5w.
With that leak you may consider a High mileage oil. 10w and 5w will all leak the same. The difference is so very little. With the OCI you are planning you will not see any better protection from Dino to Syn. The major advantage to syn is the ability for extended drains. It always helps to once a week put that car on the freeway for a couple of miles. Motor oil isn't the only item that benefits from a good heat cycle
I run the Motorcraft 5w20 in my wife's Prius. Everyone seems to love that stuff, not sure the 5w30 is quite as good. Alas, it is over $4 a quart now which puts it into competition with any full synthetic that is on sale, so no moolah to be saved by using it...
Originally Posted By: Smokefan1977
In a long drain yes 10-30 wont shear as much but out here dont be scared to run a 5w oil. Put it this way, i have a friend that is the shop foreman for AAA Yellow Cab and the only oil they use is Formula Shell 5-30 with 6000k OCI. Every car they have on the road has 250K+++ miles on them. I do agree Motorcraft Syn Blend is a fabulous product, but for the OCI your planning Dino or syn blend will give you equal protection. It doesnt happen often but I know where I live ( south Gilbert ) last winter we did see some Lows in the teens. This is where i'd want 5w.
With that leak you may consider a High mileage oil. 10w and 5w will all leak the same. The difference is so very little. With the OCI you are planning you will not see any better protection from Dino to Syn. The major advantage to syn is the ability for extended drains. It always helps to once a week put that car on the freeway for a couple of miles. Motor oil isn't the only item that benefits from a good heat cycle