Using 2 different oils in engine...
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Using 2 different oils in engine...
I'm coming up on my second oil change at 7000miles. First change was with Delvac15w40.
As the colder weather approaches, I'd like to switch to a 5w40 and I'd like to go synthetic. I know it's early for synthetics, but I was thinking about running 1/2 syn 5w40 and 1/2 Delvac15w40 since I have several gallons of that left over. Any suggestions?
Thanks, Tony
also I've read alot about Shaeffers on Bobistheoilguy. Any comments here?
As the colder weather approaches, I'd like to switch to a 5w40 and I'd like to go synthetic. I know it's early for synthetics, but I was thinking about running 1/2 syn 5w40 and 1/2 Delvac15w40 since I have several gallons of that left over. Any suggestions?
Thanks, Tony
also I've read alot about Shaeffers on Bobistheoilguy. Any comments here?
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I was told never to mix weights of oil. Mixing brands they say is ok, but I do not like even mixing brands.I run 15-40 super blue and then 10-30 super blue in the winter. I was thinking of 0-40 for the winter.
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Originally Posted by trik396
As the colder weather approaches, I'd like to switch to a 5w40 and I'd like to go synthetic. I know it's early for synthetics,
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Originally Posted by Big Ed
Unless you frequently see temps below zero 15w40 oil will be fine for the winter.
Ok I frequently see temps below 0 down to -50. So what weight would you recommend? I'm due for the first oil change since I've owned the truck. Any special brand, synthetic v. fossil, 15w40 v. 5w40.
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I use 0W40 synthetic in the winter, and 15w40 dino oil in the summer, changed every 5000 km.
being that I live in the same sub arctic conditions, I can assure you that the 0w40 is an excellent choice, just a little pricey.
also, once we step down past the -50 mark, I tend to plug in an oilpan heater (alaska pad) it really helps those slightly cool morning starts.
Happy lubing
being that I live in the same sub arctic conditions, I can assure you that the 0w40 is an excellent choice, just a little pricey.
also, once we step down past the -50 mark, I tend to plug in an oilpan heater (alaska pad) it really helps those slightly cool morning starts.
Happy lubing
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Ok thanks for the info. I have the block heater, oil pan heater, trans pan heater and such. It just hasn't been through a winter yet.
Didn't mean to jump on this thread and take it away.
Didn't mean to jump on this thread and take it away.
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