Low Oil Temperature Question

JenovaI · 12-17-2015, 02:25 PM

The difference between oils is mostly why I was asking. I know we don't have to use the 5w30 ester oil from the dealer. However, will the ester help me do less damage since my engine is colder? or will a 0w weight? Or will anything for that matter?

SouthArk370Z · 12-17-2015, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JenovaI

The difference between oils is mostly why I was asking. I know we don't have to use the 5w30 ester oil from the dealer. However, will the ester help me do less damage since my engine is colder? or will a 0w weight? Or will anything for that matter?

Unless you are talking very cold (below about 10F or so), the type of oil or a lower-than-spec viscosity isn't going to make much difference in a DD. Don't worry about lower viscosity if you live south of the Mason-Dixon line.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Temperature control in car	JSPEED	Exterior & Interior	14	11-13-2013 12:59 PM
Temperature and HP	Troyz	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	21	09-23-2013 05:09 PM
Oil temperature	lachap55	Engine & Drivetrain	31	09-10-2012 06:09 AM
Outside air temperature gauge	Parrotguy	Exterior & Interior	6	03-09-2011 10:07 PM
Outside temperature gauge.	Chan Chee Hoe	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	12	05-11-2009 06:15 PM

12-17-2015, 02:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
JenovaI Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 255 Drives: 11 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 10	The difference between oils is mostly why I was asking. I know we don't have to use the 5w30 ester oil from the dealer. However, will the ester help me do less damage since my engine is colder? or will a 0w weight? Or will anything for that matter?