I am considering it, being that my car never sees operating temperature in the winter thanks to a short commute. Also trying to see if 0w-16 and 0w-20 can be safely mixed
Anyone use 0w-16 in a car calling for anything thicker?
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Originally Posted by jqgz
I am considering it, being that my car never sees operating temperature in the winter thanks to a short commute. Also trying to see if 0w-16 and 0w-20 can be safely mixed
If you mix them you might end up with something much heavier than you expect.
I am considering it, being that my car never sees operating temperature in the winter thanks to a short commute. Also trying to see if 0w-16 and 0w-20 can be safely mixed
If you mix them you might end up with something much heavier than you expect.
Originally Posted by Rmay635703
Originally Posted by jqgz
I am considering it, being that my car never sees operating temperature in the winter thanks to a short commute. Also trying to see if 0w-16 and 0w-20 can be safely mixed
If you mix them you might end up with something much heavier than you expect.
I mean, wouldn't the resultant viscosity be between that of a 20 and a 16?
Originally Posted by jqgz
I am considering it, being that my car never sees operating temperature in the winter thanks to a short commute. Also trying to see if 0w-16 and 0w-20 can be safely mixed
If you mix them you might end up with something much heavier than you expect.
I mean, wouldn't the resultant viscosity be between that of a 20 and a 16?
Originally Posted by jqgz
Anyone use 0w-16 in a car calling for anything thicker? I am considering it, being that my car never sees operating temperature in the winter thanks to a short commute.
Also trying to see if 0w-16 and 0w-20 can be safely mixed
They're both 0w's and will both perform as such.
No backyard mixology will result into a better cold temperature performer than either of these.
Anyone use 0w-16 in a car calling for anything thicker? I am considering it, being that my car never sees operating temperature in the winter thanks to a short commute.
Also trying to see if 0w-16 and 0w-20 can be safely mixed
They're both 0w's and will both perform as such.
No backyard mixology will result into a better cold temperature performer than either of these.
What kind of car is it?
Originally Posted by Rmay635703
Originally Posted by jqgz
I am considering it, being that my car never sees operating temperature in the winter thanks to a short commute. Also trying to see if 0w-16 and 0w-20 can be safely mixed
If you mix them you might end up with something much heavier than you expect.
That's how Flubber was invented, lol.
Originally Posted by jqgz
I am considering it, being that my car never sees operating temperature in the winter thanks to a short commute. Also trying to see if 0w-16 and 0w-20 can be safely mixed
If you mix them you might end up with something much heavier than you expect.
That's how Flubber was invented, lol.
Yeah, my first thought was that you'll potentially see quicker warmup with a heavier grade of oil due to more pumping resistance. And, as others have stated, if it gets short-tripped a lot, fuel and condensation could be a concern.
What car we talkin?
What car we talkin?
Originally Posted by john_pifer
....... What car we talkin?
That's what I would like to know. So far, all I've heard were that the new Toyota Camry's were the only one's using 0W-16 thus far. If there are other makes and models, out of curiosity I would like to know which one's?
....... What car we talkin?
That's what I would like to know. So far, all I've heard were that the new Toyota Camry's were the only one's using 0W-16 thus far. If there are other makes and models, out of curiosity I would like to know which one's?
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Originally Posted by jqgz
I am considering it, being that my car never sees operating temperature in the winter thanks to a short commute. Also trying to see if 0w-16 and 0w-20 can be safely mixed
If you mix them you might end up with something much heavier than you expect.
I mean, wouldn't the resultant viscosity be between that of a 20 and a 16?
Maybe....Why not pick one and just use that??
Originally Posted by Rmay635703
Originally Posted by jqgz
I am considering it, being that my car never sees operating temperature in the winter thanks to a short commute. Also trying to see if 0w-16 and 0w-20 can be safely mixed
If you mix them you might end up with something much heavier than you expect.
I mean, wouldn't the resultant viscosity be between that of a 20 and a 16?
Maybe....Why not pick one and just use that??
No but I did watch a Scotty Kilmer video on the 0w16 GF-6A and GF-6B. Some the test sequences he rattled off it seems that oils with these ratings are going to perform significantly better than predecessors. Especially with regards to oxidation, timing chain wear, etc.
Originally Posted by PWMDMD
I don't understand what you're trying to accomplish? The difference between a 0W-16 and 0W-20 is their viscosity at operating temperature so how would mixing two oils with the same cold temperature viscosity help your situation?
OP is in NY and unlikely to see the -40F / -40C where the two oils are the same, certainly not for very long. Above that cold (very cold!) point the 0W16 should be thinner... should be, although without actual curves it's a guess. More typical winter temp would be 10 or 20F above zero.
I'm thinking, does it matter? Car is in NY and likely to rust away before giving mechanical problems... just use 0W20 and find something else to worry about (like parking tickets, snow tires, taxes, ...).
I don't understand what you're trying to accomplish? The difference between a 0W-16 and 0W-20 is their viscosity at operating temperature so how would mixing two oils with the same cold temperature viscosity help your situation?
OP is in NY and unlikely to see the -40F / -40C where the two oils are the same, certainly not for very long. Above that cold (very cold!) point the 0W16 should be thinner... should be, although without actual curves it's a guess. More typical winter temp would be 10 or 20F above zero.
I'm thinking, does it matter? Car is in NY and likely to rust away before giving mechanical problems... just use 0W20 and find something else to worry about (like parking tickets, snow tires, taxes, ...).
Originally Posted by jqgz
I am considering it, being that my car never sees operating temperature in the winter thanks to a short commute. Also trying to see if 0w-16 and 0w-20 can be safely mixed
What you are post really should ask is should ! change the oil a bit sooner.
I am considering it, being that my car never sees operating temperature in the winter thanks to a short commute. Also trying to see if 0w-16 and 0w-20 can be safely mixed
What you are post really should ask is should ! change the oil a bit sooner.
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