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Old Aug 17, 2021 | 11:26 PM
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5w40 or 0w40

Hi everyone! My service package is up and I have started doing The oil changes. I will be using the Rotella T6, but living in northern Alberta (Canada) we get a few weeks of -40C and then a week later it goes above zero at times. In the Summer we can also get over 30C.

my question is should I be switching weights or just stick with the 0w40 Rotella T6 all year around as I have found 0w40 is good for -40 up to +40.

thanks for any input!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 12:04 AM
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Stick with the T6 (5w40) as it is a full synthetic oil and will give you the protection you desire for the engine.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by alliz1986
Hi everyone! My service package is up and I have started doing The oil changes. I will be using the Rotella T6, but living in northern Alberta (Canada) we get a few weeks of -40C and then a week later it goes above zero at times. In the Summer we can also get over 30C.

my question is should I be switching weights or just stick with the 0w40 Rotella T6 all year around as I have found 0w40 is good for -40 up to +40.

thanks for any input!
You better check the approved oil list of you want to run a 0w40.alast I remember only Delvac 0w40 was approved.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ford390gashog
You better check the approved oil list of you want to run a 0w40.alast I remember only Delvac 0w40 was approved.
Correct. Delvac is only approved 0w40

 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 09:14 PM
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Correct. Delvac is only approved 0w40
thanks everyone! Choice has been made haha
 
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