Weather's getting colder, and I need an oil change

[AutoEuphoria]

Coming up for my first oil change...going to do it this weekend if I have time. It's getting colder here in MI, and I'm wondering if I should consider anything other than 5W30 full synthetic (Mobile1) at this point?

 

[Kain]

Pennzoil Platinum.

 

[BlackCherry06]

Nope. 5W-30 (especially a synthetic) has no issue with flow in the temps you'll be experiencing. Don't go lighter. The turbo seals in this engine are picky about viscosity.

 

[mazdaspeedster3]

Wal-mart has that PP for $19 5 quart jug, GREAT price!

 

[FrequentFlyer]

Wal-mart has that PP for $19 5 quart jug, GREAT price!

Yes, it is a great deal. I had made the decision to use a 5W-40 during the summer (Rotella T syn), but now that it's getting cooler, I'll probably go to the PP 5W-30 as it's actually cheaper than Rotella and I don't think shear will be as much of a problem in the colder temps.