PDA

View Full Version : quick question about oil change


deadstock
02-21-2008, 12:55 PM
Well I'm due for another oil change right now and because Spring season is coming real fast and right now in my area we're averaging around 44-46 degrees Fahrenheit (7-9 degrees celsius), I was wondering if it would be smart to switch from 5w-30 synthetic (what I have right now) to 10w-30 synthetic? Going to be using the usual Mobil1 paired up with the 626 V6 oil filter. Any input would be great. thanks
the tortoise
02-21-2008, 03:15 PM
I've been using 5W-30 year round.
Kymerik
02-21-2008, 04:46 PM
As i understand it, with an engine like ours, it's pretty much year round 5w-30 synthetic unless you're under some pretty rediculous extreme conditions, IE Death Valley in the summer or Northern Canada in the dead of winter.
Flash5
02-21-2008, 05:20 PM
5w-30 year round
deadstock
02-21-2008, 05:45 PM
sticking with 5w-30 it is. Thanks
Tom03es
02-21-2008, 06:04 PM
In Vancouver- 5w-30 absolutely.
Clarkbug
02-21-2008, 08:26 PM
The Mobil 1 is great stuff, but just as an FYI until the end of the month, Valvoline SynPower full synthetic is Buy 1, Get 1 free until the end of the month at Advance Auto Parts. That makes it cheaper than some of the dino oils out there...

I dont know if that will help you out up in Canada however...