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Re: 5W-30 on the Autobahn?
- Subject: Re: 5W-30 on the Autobahn?
- From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2001 13:31:51
Henri,
5W-30 is a multi-grade oil. When it's cold, it has a 'weight' of 5 (the W
stands for Winter, not weight). When the oil is heated to operating
temperature, it thickens up to a 'weight' of 30.
On a recent trip to Germany (August), we visited a BMW dealership in Munich
and purchased some parts. The oil that they were selling was 0W-30
synthetic. In August. For cars that drive on the autobahn. IN a country
where gasoline costs over $4/gallon.
So, it's not a USA mandate to run lighter weight oils in cars to improve
fuel economy, at the expense of engine life.
- -rb
>
>Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2001 21:48:25 -0800
>From: Henri Baccouche <[email protected]>
>Subject: Re: 5W-30 on the Autobahn?
>
>One thing.........about the thin oils:
>
>How long will any motor last on a 5w or 10w oil ?
>This is the question..........I would like to know.
>
>I know from personal experience that the E30 straight six can run easily to
>250K-350k+ miles on a 20w-50.
>
>Henri
>
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