What flows better in freezing temperatures? 0W30 or 5W30 at -30 Celsius or -22 Fahrenheit . I use 0W-30 in my cars. Music by: Infected Mushrooms - Non Of This Is Real
@@skyguy1988 any sintetic oil does not curl" ,allways is liquid.Just different opinions.I use 5w30 for winter in Canada.No problems.The diesel starts allways!
I use M1 AFE 0W-30 year round, no need to just use it in winter as it can protect exceptionally well in all temps! And yes, I did notice a slight MPG increase of about +1 gallon saved. Makes a lot of difference in a pickup truck! Probably not so much in a little car.
5 w stays on the parts better .. Especially if your car is sitting a while ,,, The thinner oil drains easier but stays off the parts 5 w gives a better coating and it drains off less... Never ever change your oil's engine weight always go by manufactures recommended kind
Here is what I don't understand. Why would 0W-30 ever be a bad idea to run in an engine that recommends 5w-30 or 10w-30? Why wouldn't it always be better? Cause as far as my understanding goes.he W just means the viscosity in cold temperatures, it's "winter weight" or it's viscosity on start up. Since the oil will warm up rather quickly and become 30 weight, why wouldn't you want it as low viscosity as you can get on the start up to get that oil lubricating as fast as possible. Disclaimer: Yes I know, I still use the recommended oil type in my cars, I never go against Manufacturers instructions. I just want to understand the logic. But I am human and sometimes just do what you're told doesn't sit well, I need more information on the why!
Because in order to get the oil to 0w it has to have a lot of additives added to it. Those additives cause the oil to break down faster and not last as long. A straight 30 oil would have no additives to it. Which would last the longest but wouldn't be good for start ups. So additives are added, but they have some drawbacks. I use a 10w-30 on my old high millage truck because I only change the oil every year or sometimes year and a half. I don't put on a lot of miles but it goes long periods before a change so I need the oil to last a long time and not break down. I can get away with that though because it doesn't get super cold here on the West coast. I also don't change the oil any less than 10,000 miles (or a year or so, whichever is first). With the 10w-30 I can go 10,000 miles between changes because the oil is not breaking down as fast. My truck has probably 270,000 miles on it (odometer broke though so have to guess now), and runs like a champ using synthetic oil.
@@VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM so wouldn't that mean that the additives molecules are breakng down and not the oil molecules? If the additives break down then wouldn't that just turn the oil back into 30 weight?
@@rclv428 Great question. For example 0w16, 0w20, 0w30, etc. are all 0w oils by birth. That's their true DNA identity, so to speak. It requires viscosity index modifiers to get them to flow like a 16, 20, 30 viscosity oil. Those additives break down with usage, and the oil is slowly returning itself back to its birth viscosity. The larger the spread between the 0 celsius and 100 celsius viscosity numbers (0w30 vs 10w30), the lower the film strength because of the viscosity modifiers requires to alter its flow behavior. A 0w30 for example, flows like a 30 @ 100c (more or less) but it doesn't have the film strength of a true born 30 oil. Given usage, mileage, and mechanical sheering of the molecules a 0w30 will eventually return itself to a 0w, while a 10w30 won't sheer below a 10. And all the while during those miles, the 10w30 still had a more robust film strength.
My father's car came stock with 5w-20, but I switched to 0w-20 a year ago because I heard 0w is better on the engine in cold temperatures. My mechanic still recommends 5w however as that is what came with the car. Greetings from Toronto, Ontario.
In Europe they use 0w-30 for older Japanese cars instead 5w-20. Now that 0-30 is more common and available at CT and other stores that is my preferred oil.
@@pliedtka In Europe we use different oils 0W20, 0W30, 0W40, 5W40, 5W30, all depends owner of the car or mechanic. also car factory requirements. I use 5W40 and 0W40 in norh Europe in my older Hondas.
@@elmicaeloo i no longer have the car. but yes, it was more agile, everything worked better, i accelerated better, the turbos didnt have to work as hard AT ALL and the engine just ran better. highly recommend 0w oils
Car recommends 0/5w- 30/40 grade. Just switched from 5w-40 to 0w-40w and seems to be a big difference according to this when the average temp in winter is below -20c, altough a block heater will make it matter less
I can see the advantages of 0W-30 every year when go skiing. Especially in -16C cold valley in the morning. Always some people have problems. Of course, good battery condition and not less than 3/4 of the fuel tank are also important.
@@tomaschaperone2172 When you can't come up with an intelligent reply, act like a 12 year old and call them a name. By the way, my 1999 Saturn SL2 now has 363,000 miles, and the fuel pump still runs fine. It has a 12 gallon tank, and when the Low Fuel light comes on, which I wait for with every tank, I wind up putting in between 10 and 11 gallons.
It seems like you would want 0w-30 over 5w-30 no matter what climate. Obviously it's more beneficial in colder temps but you want that oil to flow asap, and both heat up to 30 weight. 0w30>5w30 in every way?
No. Depends on your climate. 0w and 5w is about "in how cold can I start my car" and it's only important in very cold temps. In a country where -20 celsius is the lowest temp for 2 days in a year then you have no advantage from 0w. Furthermore at 0 celsius a thin 5w-30(ACEA A5 or C2) can beat a thick 0w-30 (ACEA A3/B3 or C3) easily. This test was at a very low temp where a thick 30 weighted (high cst at 100 celsius) 5w-30 was fighting a thin 30 weighted 0w-30. This 0w-30 beats this 5w-30 any temp from 100 celsius to -35 celsius. But for example a Motul eco-clean 5w-30 ACEA C2 would be very close to this mobil 1 0w-30.
@@mgoogyi 0w40 vs 5w30? 0w40 better for engine start at any temperature and have the same or better protection at working temp compare to 5w30 .Maybe am wrong...
@@andriusra7398 You are wrong. 0w,5w,10w,etc. is about cranking and pumping viscosity at low temps like -35 and -30 celsius degree. It is about which is the lowest temp you can start your car. Every oil has a certain viscosity on 100 celsius which gives it a rating like 20,30,40,50,etc. This viscosity will be more and more as temp goes down. A 0w40 can be about 13 cst on 100 celsius, a thin 5w30 can be about 10 cst on 100 celsius. It is very likely that at 0 celsius still this 5w will have lower cst which means better cold start at 0 celsius.
What is in your car manual? Usually one viscosity class/ACEA spec is recommended and a few others are in the can be used section. My guess would be 5w-30, but there are other things like ACEA Ax/By and manufacturer specs. What is your car/engine/model year?
What is your reasoning behind changing a 0w in winter to a 5w again in summer?, they are both a 30 weight at operating temperature of the engine, you can use it year round. Or what I am missing out?
@@tomorrowcomestoday1621 Most likely price. Considering you can get 5w30 from Walmart or Costco for much cheaper. Mobil and Castol are pretty much the only brands that sell the 0w30. I do agree though the 0w is still superior no matter the temperature.
That's awesome, I am considering switching to a 0W-30 as well and I just realized reading through these comments it was Infected Mushroom in the background, nice catch! I went to see them live, it was an awesome experience!
@@elmicaeloo I did not, lol. Just about to cross over 200,000 miles now. Probably follow the owners manual instructions, maybe it would be fine but I can't afford to risk it, lol, it's my daily & only wheels... w/e at least it's somewhat reliable
Castrol 0w30 is so expensive bro lol. And they don't sell them in 5 qt containers. I know there is a 0w30 a5 oil made by motul for NISMO competition cars. $100+ tho on z1 motorsports
This is what my owner’s manual says (Chevy Sonic 2012) “Viscosity Grade SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as • SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20°F (-29°C), an SAE OW-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, always select an oil that meets the dexos1 specification or equivalent. See "Specification" for more information.”
You can run 0w30 without any issues. If it specs it for 10 weight to start and a 5 weight is also acceptable. Then consider how much easier the oil pump will have pumping a 0 weight oil around. Your car will appreciate getting the oil delivered where it matters sooner then before.
I second that, it's too wet and cold here to hand wax, do the leather etc. I'd love a house with a big garage/workshop built on, plus I'd like more privacy.
Can I use 5w-30 to fill an engine which is partially full with 0w-30? In the middle of nowhere on a trip and our car is saying we need oil (great lol). Only able to find 5W anywhere I’ve tried.
Guys don't be fooled. Even for Canadian winters you could still use 5w. Provided you do your oil change once a year and in spring. The logic is that by the winter the 5w becomes less viscous; hence, as viscos a brand new 0w.
I put 5w30 in my volvo xc60 2.4D 120kw as my mechanic recommended to me. Now I see that Volvo recommended 0w30. Is it going to make any damage to engine?
@@volvosweden I live in Bosnia and usually it is around - 10C and up. Car is in heated garage so engine starts are not from so cold environment. So you think 5w30 would not be any problem for engine especially on summer months?
I am from Montenegro (Mediterranean county with very hot summers, few months more than 40°C, and winters with maximum one month temperature not lower than -8°C). I bought XC60 2.4 D5 couple weeks ago. Vehicle is imported from Sweden and manufacturer recommendations for oil is 0-30 A5B5, but in Sweden is a way different climate. Should I continue with 0-30 or use 5-30?
You definitely need it for Winnipeg's cold, dank climate. I have a relative who was brought up there (Irish immigrant) but then she moved to Squamish near Vancouver as an adult. She told me it was due in part to Winnipeg always being cold and damp and she found it dreary. People from here constantly blame the weather on their mood. I blame ourselves, ie. if only we let the weather depress us, it will. Here in Ireland, it's always raining so I think it's just cold and damp here, that's Ireland!
+Glenn McKee I used to live in London England 1997-1999. The wet weather is depressing yes. Here in Manitoba its very cold and long winter. For example tonight it's gonna be -28!! too much. But its quiet and easier to earn for living then Israel where I lived for 15 years. Back there its too hot!!!
We'd a thick frost this morning and it was cold, but only about -2, Canada gets a long, rough winter and all that white can get you down. I take it though you're Eastern European, by your looks and accent from Russia or nearby I'd guess. I just sold my wife's 2012 S40 to a Russian guy from Lithuania. Very smooth transaction, pleasant family guy.
is this video saying that 0w30>5w30 ?? how about the temperature in UAE, which seems to be very hot. Is it still 0w30>5w30 ? Is the viscosity help you to maintain heat or not?
I am currently using 0w30 for my honda city car here in the philippines, and suddenly from 5w30 changing to 0w30 after a year my cylinder head gasket fails. The mechanic told me that my 0w30 oil can handle too much heat and destroy my cylinder head gasket causing leaks of engine oil to my radiator . So my conclusion in this video, if the place is too cold the 0w30 wins over 5w30 but if the temperature rises upto 40 c .. its time for 5w30 do its role.
@@volvosweden some others says the meaning of first number does not depends of the second. Meaning that if you have a 10w30 and a 10w50 it would be the same at cold (since both are 10w like independent monograde).
10w-30 will flow better at sub zero temp than 10w-50 - check the data sheet for viscosity number at 0deg Celsius - if you don't believe me just buy a bottle of each and test it for yourself
Very interesting Video. It would be interesting to see how different brands compare to each other. Can you make video between Mobile 1 ESP 0W30 vs Shell Helix Ultra ECT C2/C3 0W-30 ??
My car takes 1 gallon exactly what I do I put a half gallon 0v30 and another half 5v30. I have doing that for 3 years without problems. I live in Ohio.
Is 0w-30 okay to use in Southern California? We rarely have temperatures bellow 50 degrees fahrenheit but often average in the high 80s to 100 during the summer months? My car recommends 5w-30 but i put in Mobil 1 0w-30 two weeks ago as its "winter" and I wanted to see if the mileage actually improved... So far I am seeing about 1.5-2 mpg better which seems pretty good and saves me about a gallon or $3 per fill up.
How will it destroy the engine if it only acts as a 0w oil in extreme cold? But I do agree that in his climate he should stick with at least the 5w30 year round recommendation or even 10w30 as most vehicles that recommend 5w30 their owners manuals usually say and/or show on a chart how 10w30 can be used if the temps will be above 0 degrees F. Since 0w30 is synthetic and a name brand it isn't cheap. Can probably save money on the oily buying another brand that should have 5w30 or 10w30 even synthetic.
Why to compare it in -30? It's edge case temperature, not normal as usually (for places where people lives). The interesting thing is what will be the diff between these in -15
Hey man! I have a question for you. You have extremely cold weather where you live. How come your doors don't jam and your locks stop working? Do you use any kind of sprays and oils for the locks and for the rubber strips that are around the doors?
+Colossal 848 I dont use anything. After wash I dry well all the door seals and blow compressed air where possible. After car is frozen I would open all doors and windows to prevent any jams.
volvosweden Hmm.. I have a Volvo XC70(2014) and doors and rubber lists get jammed.. Specially the right passenger door. That sometimes does not open and sometimes when it's open the lock does not lock the door so it's like being open... But after some time it starts working again normally. I think I have to get oil for the locks and some type of lubricant for the rubber lists... I'm so disappointed it's a pretty new car and this problems already.. And it's only like -5 Celsius right now here in Sweden where I live and the door gets jammed like that. Do you have any tip of what lubricant and oils that's the best for the locks and the rubber strips(seals)?
What about with hot weather? I have V60 d5 from 2012, coldest temperature where i live in winter is -5 C... But from april until november it goes from 10 to 35 degrees (summer afternoon on the sun). I use 0-30 but should i maybe switch to 5-30?
The problem is it can be accomplished two ways, with a good base stock synthetic or by a less quality base stock and a lot of viscosity improvers. Oils using lots of viscosity improvers wear out faster. So some types of 0w30 could actually not perform as a 30 weight at operating temperature with fewer engine hours/miles/kms than a 5 or 10w30.
First number is the viscosity for cold temp. Second number is viscosity at operating temperature. for warmer climates like the mid-west we rarely see temps lower than -10 F. So 5w30, 5w20,0w20 all are going to be acceptable. Remember the main reason of newer model vehicles "requiring" 0-20 was for CAFE regulations...not flow. Research EPA and CAFE oil regulations. Its always about the $$$.
"For warmer climates like the midwest we rarely see temperatures lower than -10f" I'm sorry, what? Montana, north dakota, south dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and my home state Minnesota would like to have a word with you.
this is the reason why i use 0W-30 mobil1. great for cold weather and short trips.
it's great all around too. lasts a very long time. warms up very very fast
@@skyguy1988 any sintetic oil does not curl" ,allways is liquid.Just different opinions.I use 5w30 for winter in Canada.No problems.The diesel starts allways!
100%
Love your videos. Volvo don't get much love in most parts of the states but we love our Volvo in the northeast!!
Toyota rules the road.
@@freddyflintstoned913 ...where they don't rust out! lol
(previous owner of an 01 SR5 taco)
Volvo always remind me of the awesome amazing movie BEETLEJUICE..THAT YELLOW 240 ON THE BRIDGE WHERE THEY DIE...
I use M1 AFE 0W-30 year round, no need to just use it in winter as it can protect exceptionally well in all temps! And yes, I did notice a slight MPG increase of about +1 gallon saved. Makes a lot of difference in a pickup truck! Probably not so much in a little car.
In which pick up you are using ow30?
My 21 tacoma uses 0w 30.
I hit 30 mpg no problem at 1400 rpms on flat or slightly inclined roads.
5 w stays on the parts better .. Especially if your car is sitting a while ,,, The thinner oil drains easier but stays off the parts 5 w gives a better coating and it drains off less... Never ever change your oil's engine weight always go by manufactures recommended kind
0w30 best for CANADIAN WINTER!
0w30 works great all year round.
@@charlespickering8941 even in 35 ° c, 45. + on Arizona?
I use 0 weight in Fl.
@@elonsus9747 0w30? On what engine sir? How much fahrenhit in summer and winter?
@@tomorrowcomestoday1621 I use 0w-40 in Fl. Well did, I’m currently using 5W-30.
Here is what I don't understand. Why would 0W-30 ever be a bad idea to run in an engine that recommends 5w-30 or 10w-30? Why wouldn't it always be better? Cause as far as my understanding goes.he W just means the viscosity in cold temperatures, it's "winter weight" or it's viscosity on start up. Since the oil will warm up rather quickly and become 30 weight, why wouldn't you want it as low viscosity as you can get on the start up to get that oil lubricating as fast as possible. Disclaimer: Yes I know, I still use the recommended oil type in my cars, I never go against Manufacturers instructions. I just want to understand the logic. But I am human and sometimes just do what you're told doesn't sit well, I need more information on the why!
Because in order to get the oil to 0w it has to have a lot of additives added to it. Those additives cause the oil to break down faster and not last as long. A straight 30 oil would have no additives to it. Which would last the longest but wouldn't be good for start ups. So additives are added, but they have some drawbacks. I use a 10w-30 on my old high millage truck because I only change the oil every year or sometimes year and a half. I don't put on a lot of miles but it goes long periods before a change so I need the oil to last a long time and not break down. I can get away with that though because it doesn't get super cold here on the West coast. I also don't change the oil any less than 10,000 miles (or a year or so, whichever is first). With the 10w-30 I can go 10,000 miles between changes because the oil is not breaking down as fast. My truck has probably 270,000 miles on it (odometer broke though so have to guess now), and runs like a champ using synthetic oil.
@@VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM so wouldn't that mean that the additives molecules are breakng down and not the oil molecules? If the additives break down then wouldn't that just turn the oil back into 30 weight?
@@rclv428 Great question.
For example 0w16, 0w20, 0w30, etc. are all 0w oils by birth. That's their true DNA identity, so to speak. It requires viscosity index modifiers to get them to flow like a 16, 20, 30 viscosity oil. Those additives break down with usage, and the oil is slowly returning itself back to its birth viscosity.
The larger the spread between the 0 celsius and 100 celsius viscosity numbers (0w30 vs 10w30), the lower the film strength because of the viscosity modifiers requires to alter its flow behavior. A 0w30 for example, flows like a 30 @ 100c (more or less) but it doesn't have the film strength of a true born 30 oil.
Given usage, mileage, and mechanical sheering of the molecules a 0w30 will eventually return itself to a 0w, while a 10w30 won't sheer below a 10. And all the while during those miles, the 10w30 still had a more robust film strength.
My father's car came stock with 5w-20, but I switched to 0w-20 a year ago because I heard 0w is better on the engine in cold temperatures. My mechanic still recommends 5w however as that is what came with the car.
Greetings from Toronto, Ontario.
In Europe they use 0w-30 for older Japanese cars instead 5w-20. Now that 0-30 is more common and available at CT and other stores that is my preferred oil.
Honda and Toyota often recommend 0W-20 Low viscosity oils for their vehicles.
Most mechanics are idiots
@@pliedtka In Europe we use different oils 0W20, 0W30, 0W40, 5W40, 5W30, all depends owner of the car or mechanic. also car factory requirements.
I use 5W40 and 0W40 in norh Europe in my older Hondas.
i have a 2004 audi a6 2.7t biturbo and i used to use 5w 30. switched recently to 0w 30 and it runs better. those turbos LOVE the 0w 30
100% true
Oh, your comment is interesting, if you can please tell me about your experience, such as, does it increase fuel efficiency? Do you feel more agile?
@@elmicaeloo i no longer have the car. but yes, it was more agile, everything worked better, i accelerated better, the turbos didnt have to work as hard AT ALL and the engine just ran better. highly recommend 0w oils
Man you are doing god's work all the time..
is god a youtuber?
Car recommends 0/5w- 30/40 grade. Just switched from 5w-40 to 0w-40w and seems to be a big difference according to this when the average temp in winter is below -20c, altough a block heater will make it matter less
What -20c in winter? I'm from u.s.a California it doesn't get that cold where I live during the winter? I'm guessing you live in Europe?
@@omarmoran3097 Yes, in Northern Europe. LAst week it was -35c and my power steering stopped working lol.
@@PalpatinesPlumber oh shit 🤣
Agree, my car (2.0 TDI) makes less noise in the winter now that I switched to 0W20
yup..for the last few years ago i changed from 5w30 to 0w30 in winter time. def good the engine
I can see the advantages of 0W-30 every year when go skiing. Especially in -16C cold valley in the morning. Always some people have problems. Of course, good battery condition and not less than 3/4 of the fuel tank are also important.
My fuel pump has 340,000 miles on it. I run the tank to E every time.
@@tomaschaperone2172 When you can't come up with an intelligent reply, act like a 12 year old and call them a name. By the way, my 1999 Saturn SL2 now has 363,000 miles, and the fuel pump still runs fine. It has a 12 gallon tank, and when the Low Fuel light comes on, which I wait for with every tank, I wind up putting in between 10 and 11 gallons.
@@td3993 what brand of oil and what weight you use sir
@@tomorrowcomestoday1621 5W30 synthetic Mobil 1 or Valvoline
@@td3993 Fuchs Titan GT1 c-3 pro 5w30,Total Ineo Longlife 5w30,Texaco Havoline pro ds v 5w30,Wolf officialtech 5w30 ll, Kroon oil helar SP LL-03 5w30,Atc......
It seems like you would want 0w-30 over 5w-30 no matter what climate. Obviously it's more beneficial in colder temps but you want that oil to flow asap, and both heat up to 30 weight.
0w30>5w30 in every way?
No. Depends on your climate. 0w and 5w is about "in how cold can I start my car" and it's only important in very cold temps. In a country where -20 celsius is the lowest temp for 2 days in a year then you have no advantage from 0w. Furthermore at 0 celsius a thin 5w-30(ACEA A5 or C2) can beat a thick 0w-30 (ACEA A3/B3 or C3) easily.
This test was at a very low temp where a thick 30 weighted (high cst at 100 celsius) 5w-30 was fighting a thin 30 weighted 0w-30. This 0w-30 beats this 5w-30 any temp from 100 celsius to -35 celsius. But for example a Motul eco-clean 5w-30 ACEA C2 would be very close to this mobil 1 0w-30.
@@mgoogyi 0w40 vs 5w30? 0w40 better for engine start at any temperature and have the same or better protection at working temp compare to 5w30 .Maybe am wrong...
@@andriusra7398 You are wrong. 0w,5w,10w,etc. is about cranking and pumping viscosity at low temps like -35 and -30 celsius degree.
It is about which is the lowest temp you can start your car.
Every oil has a certain viscosity on 100 celsius which gives it a rating like 20,30,40,50,etc. This viscosity will be more and more as temp goes down. A 0w40 can be about 13 cst on 100 celsius, a thin 5w30 can be about 10 cst on 100 celsius. It is very likely that at 0 celsius still this 5w will have lower cst which means better cold start at 0 celsius.
mgoogyi ok,thanks for your answer . So what to choose if in my manual 0w30 0w40 5w30 5w40 and i live in Uk where is no winter ? :D
What is in your car manual?
Usually one viscosity class/ACEA spec is recommended and a few others are in the can be used section.
My guess would be 5w-30, but there are other things like ACEA Ax/By and manufacturer specs.
What is your car/engine/model year?
Just changed the oil on my BMW 335i a few hours ago with 0W-30. It’s literally -36C degrees right now out there. Then it’s back to 5W-30 in the summer
Its -29 today in Winnipeg!
What is your reasoning behind changing a 0w in winter to a 5w again in summer?, they are both a 30 weight at operating temperature of the engine, you can use it year round. Or what I am missing out?
@@tomorrowcomestoday1621 Most likely price. Considering you can get 5w30 from Walmart or Costco for much cheaper. Mobil and Castol are pretty much the only brands that sell the 0w30. I do agree though the 0w is still superior no matter the temperature.
@@tomorrowcomestoday1621Exactly, 0w outperform 5w at cold starts in hot summer.
This is why I always use 0w30 in my CTS in the winter
It is so clear difference and win for a 0W rating. I'm using Castrol 0W-30 A5/B5 oil in my Volvo. Btw nice choice the infected mushroom
That's awesome, I am considering switching to a 0W-30 as well and I just realized reading through these comments it was Infected Mushroom in the background, nice catch! I went to see them live, it was an awesome experience!
@@saiyajinelitehossIf you were able to make the change to 0w30?
@@elmicaeloo I did not, lol. Just about to cross over 200,000 miles now. Probably follow the owners manual instructions, maybe it would be fine but I can't afford to risk it, lol, it's my daily & only wheels... w/e at least it's somewhat reliable
@@saiyajinelitehossWell well not now 😮😂But then I thank you for your attention for solving my doubt! Greetings
Castrol 0w30 is so expensive bro lol. And they don't sell them in 5 qt containers. I know there is a 0w30 a5 oil made by motul for NISMO competition cars. $100+ tho on z1 motorsports
wow, definately going to put 0w-30 in my miata this winter
That's is what I put in all my vehicles. We get -30 here in Winnipeg MB Canada
SmallTownMadness *definitely
@@volvosweden GO JETS GOOOO, I hope Laine finds his mojo this year.
Yep 0w30 next year, do lots of short trips.
My car recommends 0-30, and I have always been using it, but now it consumes 1 liter per 4500-5200 kilometers...
of course the recomended oil will destroy your engine quick, you always want to use thicker oil
@Henry Discipline lol says who
the guy with no channel no videos etc?
Have you checked ypur PCV valve to make sure its not burning off some of that oil because its clogged up or completely failed?
This is what my owner’s manual says (Chevy Sonic 2012)
“Viscosity Grade
SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as
• SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50.
If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20°F (-29°C), an SAE OW-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, always select an oil that meets the dexos1 specification or equivalent. See "Specification" for more information.”
hello, that 0w-30 oil good for a long trip for my Camry 1999 Le 230k mile in winter? My book manual recommends 5w-30 and 10w-30.
You can run 0w30 without any issues. If it specs it for 10 weight to start and a 5 weight is also acceptable. Then consider how much easier the oil pump will have pumping a 0 weight oil around. Your car will appreciate getting the oil delivered where it matters sooner then before.
Check out Schaeffer oil. since 1839. Their 0W20 oil has a pour point of -60F.
Schaeffer oil makes some of the best lubricants in the world.
Seems to have really woken up my Ram. *But I did flush it well before I made the switch.
What's the point of flushing? Honest question
Extreme cold itself! Can't wait untill spring and see next mantaining videos of Your car, especially changing oil in gearbox.
+Błażej For sure will do that. Cant wait for the winter to end. So many plans to do to my Volvos.
I second that, it's too wet and cold here to hand wax, do the leather etc. I'd love a house with a big garage/workshop built on, plus I'd like more privacy.
One reason I run Petro - Canada Duron 0W30 all winter!
Top eu uso 5W30 tô pensando em trocar para o 0W30 para fazer um teste
If you were able to make the change from 5w30 to 0w30?
Is adding Lucas Oil Stabilizer to 0w30 a good idea?
Can I use 5w-30 to fill an engine which is partially full with 0w-30? In the middle of nowhere on a trip and our car is saying we need oil (great lol). Only able to find 5W anywhere I’ve tried.
Of course! No issues will be.
@@volvosweden Thank you so much!
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Guys don't be fooled. Even for Canadian winters you could still use 5w. Provided you do your oil change once a year and in spring. The logic is that by the winter the 5w becomes less viscous; hence, as viscos a brand new 0w.
can I use 0w-30 in a tdi passat that says 5w-30 in the owners manual?
Only if living in a very cold climate.
@@volvosweden👍
I put 5w30 in my volvo xc60 2.4D 120kw as my mechanic recommended to me. Now I see that Volvo recommended 0w30. Is it going to make any damage to engine?
I would use 0W30 only in very cold climate where it's like -25 c in winter.
@@volvosweden I live in Bosnia and usually it is around - 10C and up. Car is in heated garage so engine starts are not from so cold environment. So you think 5w30 would not be any problem for engine especially on summer months?
Just use 5W30
But,Now VW recomanded Shell Helix ultra ect 0w30!!!
Before fór VW Is recomanded oil Castrol edge 5w30!
So,please,best oil fór VW 504/507.00 Is...?
(For Normal MiddleEurope temp°C)
Thanks
@@dingospodin any with official approval is fine
i live in los angeles where it doesnt get too cold, so 0 or 5 will not make a difference right?
In hot climate dont put 0. 5W30 is betterin hot climate
I change to 5w30.. from. 0w30.. disapears.. in my engin.. its to thin
Your engine rattled? Or what happened?
Sollte ich bei Kurzstrecken im Winter nicht lieber 0W30 statt 5W30 fahren, auch wenn der Hersteller 5W30 angibt?
no need for the 0w in summer mounths but for the winter months 0w is a no brainier!!!!
Well I’m glad that 95% of us users of a 30wt oil, don’t live where it’s -22F. West coast.... 70F average.
I want to see a cold/hot test between M1 0w30 and 5w20..
Can I put 0w 30 in my 5.3 Tahoe?
Yes you can. I ran 0w30 for years in an Avalanche. Didn't burn any oil between changes.
I have got jetta 1.2 tsi. Live in warm city. Winter min -8, -9C summer max 39,40C Which oil should I use ? Thanx for comments.
0w40 would be the best but you can go for 10w30 as well what ever is cheaper
I am from Montenegro (Mediterranean county with very hot summers, few months more than 40°C, and winters with maximum one month temperature not lower than -8°C). I bought XC60 2.4 D5 couple weeks ago. Vehicle is imported from Sweden and manufacturer recommendations for oil is 0-30 A5B5, but in Sweden is a way different climate. Should I continue with 0-30 or use 5-30?
5w30! No need 0w30
You definitely need it for Winnipeg's cold, dank climate. I have a relative who was brought up there (Irish immigrant) but then she moved to Squamish near Vancouver as an adult. She told me it was due in part to Winnipeg always being cold and damp and she found it dreary. People from here constantly blame the weather on their mood. I blame ourselves, ie. if only we let the weather depress us, it will. Here in Ireland, it's always raining so I think it's just cold and damp here, that's Ireland!
+Glenn McKee I used to live in London England 1997-1999. The wet weather is depressing yes. Here in Manitoba its very cold and long winter. For example tonight it's gonna be -28!! too much. But its quiet and easier to earn for living then Israel where I lived for 15 years. Back there its too hot!!!
We'd a thick frost this morning and it was cold, but only about -2, Canada gets a long, rough winter and all that white can get you down. I take it though you're Eastern European, by your looks and accent from Russia or nearby I'd guess. I just sold my wife's 2012 S40 to a Russian guy from Lithuania. Very smooth transaction, pleasant family guy.
is this video saying that 0w30>5w30 ??
how about the temperature in UAE, which seems to be very hot. Is it still 0w30>5w30 ? Is the viscosity help you to maintain heat or not?
I am currently using 0w30 for my honda city car here in the philippines, and suddenly from 5w30 changing to 0w30 after a year my cylinder head gasket fails. The mechanic told me that my 0w30 oil can handle too much heat and destroy my cylinder head gasket causing leaks of engine oil to my radiator .
So my conclusion in this video, if the place is too cold the 0w30 wins over 5w30 but if the temperature rises upto 40 c .. its time for 5w30 do its role.
0W30 is only for cold climate.
Nice thanks. So for the philippines it is recommended that we use 5w30 for unleaded type of engines :)
Use what your car manual says. 0w30 has no practical advantage over 5w30 in moderate or hot climate. It is just more expensive.
Actually I would use 5w-40 in temperature above 30 deg Celsius
amsoil and Pennzoil can't flow in the cold as good as this.
5w-30 Pennzoil has a -49 Celsius pour point which is just as good as the mobil 1 0w-30, and better than mobil 1 5w-30.
Schaeffer oil since 1839 0w20 has a pour point of -60F.
Anything starts with 0w is not suitable for warmer climates.
0w-40 surely is
Hello...
At 10°C it would be the same each other? Also at 100°C?
Thanks.
Same
@@volvosweden some others says the meaning of first number does not depends of the second. Meaning that if you have a 10w30 and a 10w50 it would be the same at cold (since both are 10w like independent monograde).
10w-30 will flow better at sub zero temp than 10w-50 - check the data sheet for viscosity number at 0deg Celsius - if you don't believe me just buy a bottle of each and test it for yourself
Very interesting Video. It would be interesting to see how different brands compare to each other. Can you make video between Mobile 1 ESP 0W30 vs Shell Helix Ultra ECT C2/C3 0W-30 ??
If I can find it in store.
@@volvosweden It should be easy to find. But I found this video after I made the comment -> --ua-cam.com/video/wW_rfWZlf7c-/v-deo.html-
what would be better engine oil for prius alpha in pakistan where is temprature is minimum 0 & maximum 50?
+aziz alrehman 0w40
My car takes 1 gallon exactly what I do I put a half gallon 0v30 and another half 5v30. I have doing that for 3 years without problems. I live in Ohio.
Is 0w-30 okay to use in Southern California? We rarely have temperatures bellow 50 degrees fahrenheit but often average in the high 80s to 100 during the summer months? My car recommends 5w-30 but i put in Mobil 1 0w-30 two weeks ago as its "winter" and I wanted to see if the mileage actually improved... So far I am seeing about 1.5-2 mpg better which seems pretty good and saves me about a gallon or $3 per fill up.
How will it destroy the engine if it only acts as a 0w oil in extreme cold? But I do agree that in his climate he should stick with at least the 5w30 year round recommendation or even 10w30 as most vehicles that recommend 5w30 their owners manuals usually say and/or show on a chart how 10w30 can be used if the temps will be above 0 degrees F. Since 0w30 is synthetic and a name brand it isn't cheap. Can probably save money on the oily buying another brand that should have 5w30 or 10w30 even synthetic.
Why to compare it in -30? It's edge case temperature, not normal as usually (for places where people lives). The interesting thing is what will be the diff between these in -15
Hey man! I have a question for you. You have extremely cold weather where you live. How come your doors don't jam and your locks stop working? Do you use any kind of sprays and oils for the locks and for the rubber strips that are around the doors?
+Colossal 848 I dont use anything. After wash I dry well all the door seals and blow compressed air where possible. After car is frozen I would open all doors and windows to prevent any jams.
volvosweden Hmm.. I have a Volvo XC70(2014) and doors and rubber lists get jammed.. Specially the right passenger door. That sometimes does not open and sometimes when it's open the lock does not lock the door so it's like being open... But after some time it starts working again normally. I think I have to get oil for the locks and some type of lubricant for the rubber lists... I'm so disappointed it's a pretty new car and this problems already.. And it's only like -5 Celsius right now here in Sweden where I live and the door gets jammed like that. Do you have any tip of what lubricant and oils that's the best for the locks and the rubber strips(seals)?
Use silicone spray on sponge for the rubber seals
You can use liquid silicone but don't spray it directly over the trim rubber, spray first over a piece of cotton and then apply it.
Kerogas thanks alot for the tip!
5w30 Is Best oil for Middle Europe
0w30 Is for Cold winter weather(from- 20°...)
What about with hot weather? I have V60 d5 from 2012, coldest temperature where i live in winter is -5 C... But from april until november it goes from 10 to 35 degrees (summer afternoon on the sun).
I use 0-30 but should i maybe switch to 5-30?
5w-40
0w-30 and 5w-30 have the same viscosity in warmed up engine, if you want better protection in higher temps, either 5w-40 or 0w-40 should be used.
hi. you make great videos! where did you buy the "made in sweden" barcode sticker? thank you
+Richard Peteraj Thx. Got on ebay.
OK. Thanks. looking at this video I am more than happy to use 0W-30 oil in my XC70 3.2 -:) you are really skilled, go on. I like watching your vids.
Este teste nao vale tinha que abrir os frascos de cada e coloca nas garrafas com trsparencia neste caso os dois parece mel?
My engine has problems with 0w30 I will use 5w30
Problems? How so? What type of problems?
nice example
Good oil vs better oil.
wtf ? how about 10w ?
Какое масло лучше залить живу на севере, s80 2.5T
0W30 зима. 5W30 лето
if the weather in sumer hot 33c what kind oil i put i have corolla s 2013 from lebanon?
@@tomaschaperone2172 i put 5w40
Amsoil 0w-30
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Meaning nothing. It will harm engine after 10min running using 0W30 unless live in Canada or N.D.
Exeter Newengland No, the 30 is the operating temperature rating, so 0w30, 5w30, and 10w30 are all the same once warmed up.
The problem is it can be accomplished two ways, with a good base stock synthetic or by a less quality base stock and a lot of viscosity improvers. Oils using lots of viscosity improvers wear out faster. So some types of 0w30 could actually not perform as a 30 weight at operating temperature with fewer engine hours/miles/kms than a 5 or 10w30.
0w30 is only made in synthetic formulas.
Quelqu'un peut nous expliquer avec un langage simple
0w 30❤
музыка ништяк .
What does the 30 stands for??
Viscosity at operating temperature
نريد عند درجة حرارة 100c
0w-30 best
Get test for +10
Yup
First number is the viscosity for cold temp. Second number is viscosity at operating temperature. for warmer climates like the mid-west we rarely see temps lower than -10 F. So 5w30, 5w20,0w20 all are going to be acceptable. Remember the main reason of newer model vehicles "requiring" 0-20 was for CAFE regulations...not flow. Research EPA and CAFE oil regulations.
Its always about the $$$.
"For warmer climates like the midwest we rarely see temperatures lower than -10f"
I'm sorry, what? Montana, north dakota, south dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and my home state Minnesota would like to have a word with you.
If you are counting on oil to protect your engine at -22F then you are a bit of a dope. Buy an oil heater or move to Florida!
This is the worst viscosity test id ever seen
Horrible test