12-12-2005, 12:49 AM
Nick325is Wrote:.RJ Wrote:)Nick325is Wrote:Definitly can't run the Euro formula 0w30 in my car...say goodbye to the engine :lol:
Why? Oil is oil.... its not really rocket science.
If you compare the specs on the 0W30 castrol, its closer to most other 10W40 oils. The # rating only specifies a range of viscosity (cST).
0w30 is just too thin for the m20. The e30s I have heard running 0w30 have horrible valve tick. Its best suited for a 10w40 to 20w50.
Nick
Oil might not be a big deal on an N/A Honda. But on this Euro junk and some of the older turbo cars the oil choice for the time of year can be a big big deal. Turbos can be blown from multiple starts with to thin an oil. Too thick an oil can not allow proper flow to the turbo. I'm sure the BMW is about the same.
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Woodstock Garage, Inc.
Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep - RAM
Current Stable of Mopar Junk
57 Chrysler Windsor 4drHT - 67 Dodge D100 Short Bed Step Side - 71 Dodge Challenger - 91 Chrysler Lebaron LX 33k mile Survivor - 91 Dodge Dakota V8 - 05 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster - 08 Ram 2500 Cummins