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Old 06-25-2012, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by TrdLtly
Do you have a good reference for that? I have considered that also and just wondering what the oil guys are saying. Thanks
Here's a link to the BITOG article:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/motor-oil-101/

Basically, 0W-30 and 5W-30 oil is the same viscosity at operating temperature. It's with a cold start that the 0W is less viscous and more desirable.