Originally Posted By: LEADED
Amazing , why are people hang up about API PCMO . Most API 5w 30 will shear dowm to a 20 weight oil in few K miles . I will take a STEADY 5W 20 over majority of API 5W 30 .Lower VII less shear, Lower Noack than a 30 weight. If 5W 20 was specified I will not lose sleep over it .
I suppose. I have been fond of 10w30 in many applications year round for a long, long time. In that grade as a full synthetic, it is likely to be basically a straight 30w that meets the cold flow of a 10w30. Shearing issues substantially reduced.
Amazing , why are people hang up about API PCMO . Most API 5w 30 will shear dowm to a 20 weight oil in few K miles . I will take a STEADY 5W 20 over majority of API 5W 30 .Lower VII less shear, Lower Noack than a 30 weight. If 5W 20 was specified I will not lose sleep over it .
I suppose. I have been fond of 10w30 in many applications year round for a long, long time. In that grade as a full synthetic, it is likely to be basically a straight 30w that meets the cold flow of a 10w30. Shearing issues substantially reduced.