Meant to say more...and reveal my limited understanding of lubricants...
My understanding is that the first number in a multigrade oil spec indicates how fast it flows when cold, and the second number is the weight when hot. So 0w-30 flows fast when cold, but protects like a 30 weight oil when hot.
And that's the extent of my knowledge...
Am I wrong?
Chris
-----Original Message-----
From: BARRY OLIVER [mailto:DHSPA58@dhs.state.il.us]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 11:11 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: RE: DML: AMSOIL...Is it just me or...
Amsoil dealer or Dodge dealer?
>>> chogan@logikos.com 05/01/03 09:51AM >>>
No, I'm in Indiana.
According to the literature, the Series 2000 0w-30 is recommended for use in vehicles requiring 5w-30 or 10w-30. I spoke to a dealer & that's what he recommended.
Chris
-----Original Message-----
From: BARRY OLIVER [mailto:DHSPA58@dhs.state.il.us]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 9:23 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: AMSOIL...Is it just me or...
Are you in the great white north? 0w30 seems awful thin. I run 10w30 in the winter and 15w50 in the summer.
>>> chogan@logikos.com 05/01/03 08:25AM >>>
So I just replaced the MOPAR oil in my truck with AMSOIL 0w30 and I'd swear the thing actually feels like it has more power. It seems to rev noticeably quicker & take off with more authority. Of course I've read the hype about synthetic oils, but wasn't actually expecting any difference...I just wanted to use a high-quality synthetic with extended drain intervals.
Anyway, have I been convinced by the hype, or has anyone else actually experienced the same thing?
Chris
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