11-26-2006, 08:47 PM
Guys, I know this is a topic with no real clear cut answers, but I have a few questions and I want to get the group's thoughts.
Things I have noticed when using 10w30 Mobil 1 (or 10W30 walmart Synthetic)
-Low oil pressure (Sebring, Van, Dynasty)
-Loud cold starts (Sebring, Van)
Is there any reason for this? When I switched back to Dino 10/30 in the van it starts much quieter and the oil pressure needle stays a full 1/4 higher. The Sebring shows a flickering oil light when it is run hard, it never did that with Dino oil. Should I worry about it?
Also, what weight oil do you guys run in the winter time? In the summer? I'm thinking about using 15/40 this coming summer and using the 10/30 in the winter. Would 15/40 be bad for the turbo for any reason? I'm just thinking the thicker oil might not flow or cool as well. Are there any general rules of thumb when it comes to oil choices?
Things I have noticed when using 10w30 Mobil 1 (or 10W30 walmart Synthetic)
-Low oil pressure (Sebring, Van, Dynasty)
-Loud cold starts (Sebring, Van)
Is there any reason for this? When I switched back to Dino 10/30 in the van it starts much quieter and the oil pressure needle stays a full 1/4 higher. The Sebring shows a flickering oil light when it is run hard, it never did that with Dino oil. Should I worry about it?
Also, what weight oil do you guys run in the winter time? In the summer? I'm thinking about using 15/40 this coming summer and using the 10/30 in the winter. Would 15/40 be bad for the turbo for any reason? I'm just thinking the thicker oil might not flow or cool as well. Are there any general rules of thumb when it comes to oil choices?
Jeff Morrison - Used Car Manager
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
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