Oil Weights (EDIT)

[zionzr2]

I am soon moving to the frigid North and was curious to know if anyone has experience with the 0W30 oils in the Cold climates?Just looking for some feedback on the stuff. EDIT: taken from the owners manual:If you are in an area of extreme cold, where thetemperature falls below -20F (-29C), it isrecommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both will provideeasier cold starting and better protection for your engineat extremely low temperatures.

[points]

I use 0w30 mobil one(pour point is -45f) or Castol syn(pour point is -82f) in the winter and in the summer i use 10w30 mobil one. I drive 400 miles a week so i avg. 7k per oil change. I live is MN so the weather can get -25f to 95f.Peace,Points

[sensfanrk]

I worked at a garage for 3 years, and I've never put 0w-30 in a car. If you check your Owner's Manual it should show you what temperatures each grade is good for. In all of my vehicles and parent's vehicles I've only used 5w-30 (4 cyl and V-6s) all year round. I'd suggest sticking to 5w-30 all year round and if your car doesn't have a block heater get one! I live in Canada (the great white north eh?) and I've never had a problem with 5w-30. It's mainly the start up of an engine in cold weather where the oil matters. Personally I'd stick with the 5w because winters aren't like they used to be. You'll get mild weather one day, and sub zero the next day. Hope that helps!!

[zionzr2]

i'd love to get a block heater, BUT i'm moving to an apartment complex and there will be no way of pluging it in

[dante]

I run 0w30 amsoil in my vibe all year and now have 36000 miles on it with no problems.I change the filter every 5000 miles and do a complete oil and filter change around 12000 miles.