0W-30 or 5W-30
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12-09-2011, 08:56 AM
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0W-30 or 5W-30
Has anyone tried Mobil 1 fully synthetic with their hybrid truck, I am debating on whether or not to use 0W-30 or 5W-30 Mobil 1 fully synthetic?
I heard you might be able to squeeze a little more mpg with the 0W-30.
I heard you might be able to squeeze a little more mpg with the 0W-30.
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12-09-2011, 09:37 AM
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Re: 0W-30 or 5W-30
I recommend 5w30.
M1 is a great oil.
getting better mileage with 0w50 is a weird thought since both oils at operational temp will behave as a 30 weight.
It might give better starting in super cold weather and a 5 minutes better flow than the 5w30. Just my opinion.
M1 is a great oil.
getting better mileage with 0w50 is a weird thought since both oils at operational temp will behave as a 30 weight.
It might give better starting in super cold weather and a 5 minutes better flow than the 5w30. Just my opinion.
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12-09-2011, 11:26 AM
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Re: 0W-30 or 5W-30
Hmmm perhaps more research is needed.
Check this link out from mobil
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...l_1_0W-30.aspx
Check this link out from mobil
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...l_1_0W-30.aspx
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12-11-2011, 03:35 AM
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Re: 0W-30 or 5W-30
What ever oil you use just make sure it's good oil.
http://www.performanceboats.com/pb-o...nt-gm-v8s.html
Or here's the thread i started here sometime ago about the same thing as above. It's pretty much a copy and paste of the above link.
https://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/...-gm-v8s-25431/
http://www.performanceboats.com/pb-o...nt-gm-v8s.html
Or here's the thread i started here sometime ago about the same thing as above. It's pretty much a copy and paste of the above link.
https://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/...-gm-v8s-25431/
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12-12-2011, 07:07 AM
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Re: 0W-30 or 5W-30
After researching, I went to wal-mart & the 0w-30 m1 is the same price & on the bottle it says that it has better cold starting protection & here in northern texas the temps are below freezing at night & early morning. I will update when I do the change & whether or not I notice anything especially in mpg increases.
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12-12-2011, 08:38 PM
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Re: 0W-30 or 5W-30
I have used 5w/30 mobil 1 extended performance since break-in oil and noticed a longer intervals of at least 10k miles in between oil changes and it still has a lot of base stock oil after 10k miles as per my blackstone tests. it has also been certified as a dexos 1 oil. it is oem requirement for my escalade hybrid.
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12-12-2011, 09:57 PM
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same here...
I have used 5w/30 mobil 1 extended performance since break-in oil and noticed a longer intervals of at least 10k miles in between oil changes and it still has a lot of base stock oil after 10k miles as per my blackstone tests. it has also been certified as a dexos 1 oil. it is oem requirement for my escalade hybrid.
) also I change ALL fluids in all my cars regardless of mileage every 2 years. (typically 20k miles for an 2 year period) I took the 08 yukon in last year and they told me I was being excessive but it really pays you back. I do EVERY liquid inc. brake fluid, PS fluid, trans, diff, oil antifreeze....basically everything liquid. Brake fluid is hydro-scopic IOW it absorbs moisture naturally so after 2 years I figure it needs a change.
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12-13-2011, 12:03 AM
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Re: same here...
oil is one of the cheapest investments you can make in car maint. I change mine every 3k ( a bit obsessive i know) also I change ALL fluids in all my cars regardless of mileage every 2 years. (typically 20k miles for an 2 year period) I took the 08 yukon in last year and they told me I was being excessive but it really pays you back. I do EVERY liquid inc. brake fluid, PS fluid, trans, diff, oil antifreeze....basically everything liquid. Brake fluid is hydro-scopic IOW it absorbs moisture naturally so after 2 years I figure it needs a change.
) also I change ALL fluids in all my cars regardless of mileage every 2 years. (typically 20k miles for an 2 year period) I took the 08 yukon in last year and they told me I was being excessive but it really pays you back. I do EVERY liquid inc. brake fluid, PS fluid, trans, diff, oil antifreeze....basically everything liquid. Brake fluid is hydro-scopic IOW it absorbs moisture naturally so after 2 years I figure it needs a change.
