Egil Kvaleberg wrote:
>
> On 2 Oct 1997, Ken Streeter wrote:
>
> > HMENTZEN@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > > Right now I'm using 20/50 weight oil in my Spit. I drive
> > > the car all winter in MA. Its less than 5 miles to work each
> > > day and I'm wondering if a lighter weight oil would work
> > > better in cold weather situations. TIA!
> >
> > I would highly suggest switching to at least 10W40 for
> > the winter in MA. At some point of chilling, 20W50
> > becomes too thick to be pumped by the oil pump. From
> > what I can find out, this is about 10F for 20W50
> > Castrol GTX. 5W30 Castrol GTX should be good down
> > to about -15F. For best protection against hard
> > starts, and extra wear from jello-like oil, switch
> > to a synthetic.
>
> As universal oil for pretty hot summers (like this year), and really
> freezing winters alike, we use 5W-50 synthetic. Works like a charm, and
> the engine starts effortlessly whatever the temperature. I'm quite
> convinced this means that wear is also reduced. There is also a
> 0W-something for those who are planning trips to the North Pole.
>
> 5W-30 is a bit on the thin side for summer use, IMHO, which is an
> important consideration since a synthetic oil will often last from one
> season to the other. Interestingly, Mobil does not sell 5W-30 here, only
> 5W-50.
>
> Egil
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I keep seeing all these recommendations about using synthetic oil, which
the last time I looked is extremely expensive. The way most British
cars trail oil, that gets real spendy!!!
Joe Curry '63 Spit FC4505
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