When to change my oil

[Pontual]

5w40 fully is better to LDI than a 0w20 semi, so he could go to zero with confidence.

 

[Jeff_in_VABch]

Originally Posted By: BrocLuno
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Run it down to zero. Synthetic oil is expensive. Engines are cheap.


Oh so true

HA!

What is cheap is some of the BITOGers.

 

[jongies3]

Originally Posted By: ram_man
Everywhere else the engine takes 5w40. It sound better feels better and is happier on 5w40 yes I asked her myself

Yep, seems to be common in other countries. Oils like 5w-20 and 0w-20 are nothing more than EPA pacifiers in my mind. They are designed to improve fuel economy, not wear protection. The one car I had that specced 0w-20 always sounded loud and clattery on hot days, and really bothered me. If I ever wind up with one again, it'll get something thicker.

 

[surfstar]

Originally Posted By: Oldmoparguy1
Originally Posted By: zeng
Originally Posted By: dishdude
Synpower? Run it down to zero. That olm is calibrated for conventional, why even consider changing it early with a synthetic fill?


+1

Yes..


but he wants his engine pristine because he keeps his new cars for so ... oh, nevermind.

 

[CT8]

Originally Posted By: surfstar
Originally Posted By: Oldmoparguy1
Originally Posted By: zeng
Originally Posted By: dishdude
Synpower? Run it down to zero. That olm is calibrated for conventional, why even consider changing it early with a synthetic fill?


+1

Yes..


but he wants his engine pristine because he keeps his new cars for so ... oh, nevermind.
I was thinking that as well !