Re: Off Topic question about 5W-30 Engine Oil

Posted by buickanddeere on July 10, 2005 at 07:00:42 from (192.75.48.150):

In Reply to: Re: Off Topic question about 5W-30 Engine Oil posted by Leland on July 09, 2005 at 21:39:05:

Correct.

Bearing design loading and clearances are built around the intended oil.
Thin oil for easier starts with smaller/lighter electrical systems.
The thinner oil reduces internal engine windage and pumping losses = less pollution and better mileage.
The early death of many small engines, particularly the splash lubricated models. Is directly due to the owner purchasing either what oil was on sale. Or using what Bubba down at the diner said to use.
Like it or not, follow the operators manual.
At temps below freezing a quality synthetic like Amsoil or Mobile 1 provides supperior lubrication. Other brands of synthetics are not 100% true synthetics and fall far short in performance.

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