Amsoil 5W-30 kind of thin?
07-04-2002, 07:26 PM
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Amsoil 5W-30 kind of thin?
I just changed to Amsoil 5W-30 synthetic and it seems kind of thin. I live in Texas and it's usually pretty warm here, so maybe I should go with a thicker oil? I know BrianV tried 15W-50 and had problems (too thick), but there should be a happy medium.
The car runs smoother with the synthetic, but now I can hear all the creaks and rattles since I can't hear the engine anymore
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About creaks and rattles, does anyones front strut towers creak while driving? I put the OBX FSTB on a few months ago and recently noticed the front passenger side creaks, like from the dash forward. I torqued the FSTB to specifications, but the bar doesn't fit so the hood is a tight fit. Maybe that's the cause of the creaking?
The car runs smoother with the synthetic, but now I can hear all the creaks and rattles since I can't hear the engine anymore
.About creaks and rattles, does anyones front strut towers creak while driving? I put the OBX FSTB on a few months ago and recently noticed the front passenger side creaks, like from the dash forward. I torqued the FSTB to specifications, but the bar doesn't fit so the hood is a tight fit. Maybe that's the cause of the creaking?
07-04-2002, 08:38 PM
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Re: Amsoil 5W-30 kind of thin?
Originally posted by Tanman
I just changed to Amsoil 5W-30 synthetic and it seems kind of thin. I live in Texas and it's usually pretty warm here, so maybe I should go with a thicker oil? I know BrianV tried 15W-50 and had problems (too thick), but there should be a happy medium.
The car runs smoother with the synthetic, but now I can hear all the creaks and rattles since I can't hear the engine anymore.
About creaks and rattles, does anyones front strut towers creak while driving? I put the OBX FSTB on a few months ago and recently noticed the front passenger side creaks, like from the dash forward. I torqued the FSTB to specifications, but the bar doesn't fit so the hood is a tight fit. Maybe that's the cause of the creaking?
I just changed to Amsoil 5W-30 synthetic and it seems kind of thin. I live in Texas and it's usually pretty warm here, so maybe I should go with a thicker oil? I know BrianV tried 15W-50 and had problems (too thick), but there should be a happy medium.
The car runs smoother with the synthetic, but now I can hear all the creaks and rattles since I can't hear the engine anymore
.About creaks and rattles, does anyones front strut towers creak while driving? I put the OBX FSTB on a few months ago and recently noticed the front passenger side creaks, like from the dash forward. I torqued the FSTB to specifications, but the bar doesn't fit so the hood is a tight fit. Maybe that's the cause of the creaking?
07-04-2002, 08:55 PM
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5W30 is the oil recommended by Nissan, but 10W30 is also OK, especially in the hot Tx weather. Our engine was not designed to use higher weights, and based on some other posts here, it sounds like the performance is also negatively affected by using heavier weight oils.. I usually suggest using what the manufacturer recommends (except I have been "educated" on why 5W20 is a bad idea for the wife's Accord) ...
BTW, nice to hear it is running smoother with the Amsoil.
BTW, nice to hear it is running smoother with the Amsoil.
07-05-2002, 07:31 AM
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Originally posted by Highlander
I usually suggest using what the manufacturer recommends (except I have been "educated" on why 5W20 is a bad idea for the wife's Accord) ...
I usually suggest using what the manufacturer recommends (except I have been "educated" on why 5W20 is a bad idea for the wife's Accord) ...
Who would do such a thing?
07-05-2002, 07:34 AM
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Re: Amsoil 5W-30 kind of thin?
Originally posted by Tanman
I just changed to Amsoil 5W-30 synthetic and it seems kind of thin. I live in Texas and it's usually pretty warm here, so maybe I should go with a thicker oil? I know BrianV tried 15W-50 and had problems (too thick), but there should be a happy medium.
The car runs smoother with the synthetic, but now I can hear all the creaks and rattles since I can't hear the engine anymore.
About creaks and rattles, does anyones front strut towers creak while driving? I put the OBX FSTB on a few months ago and recently noticed the front passenger side creaks, like from the dash forward. I torqued the FSTB to specifications, but the bar doesn't fit so the hood is a tight fit. Maybe that's the cause of the creaking?
I just changed to Amsoil 5W-30 synthetic and it seems kind of thin. I live in Texas and it's usually pretty warm here, so maybe I should go with a thicker oil? I know BrianV tried 15W-50 and had problems (too thick), but there should be a happy medium.
The car runs smoother with the synthetic, but now I can hear all the creaks and rattles since I can't hear the engine anymore
.About creaks and rattles, does anyones front strut towers creak while driving? I put the OBX FSTB on a few months ago and recently noticed the front passenger side creaks, like from the dash forward. I torqued the FSTB to specifications, but the bar doesn't fit so the hood is a tight fit. Maybe that's the cause of the creaking?
07-05-2002, 12:53 PM
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Re: Re: Amsoil 5W-30 kind of thin?
Originally posted by iwannabmw
Either 5W-30 or 10W-30 will work fine. I track the car with 5W-30 in the summer and I'm sure I see some very high oil temps. I haven't had any problems.
Either 5W-30 or 10W-30 will work fine. I track the car with 5W-30 in the summer and I'm sure I see some very high oil temps. I haven't had any problems.
Race-proven technology designed for passenger car performance. Provides unsurpassed fuel efficiency and up to twice the wear protection provided by popular conventional and synthetic motor oils. Recommended for use in all vehicles requiring 5W-20, 5W-30 or 10W-30 motor oils. Product Code: TSO
You might consider this as well.
07-06-2002, 08:06 AM
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Originally posted by Don2000g
Yep, I've been using the new Amsoil 0W-30 on my 2000 car for 26 months now. No problems at all. Any evidence that the Amsoil 10W-30 is better than this newer product. Just wondering! Thanks
Yep, I've been using the new Amsoil 0W-30 on my 2000 car for 26 months now. No problems at all. Any evidence that the Amsoil 10W-30 is better than this newer product. Just wondering! Thanks
07-06-2002, 05:31 PM
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Been having trouble finding 5w-30 or 10w-30 Mobile 1 for whatever figgin reason and ended up running 0w-30 past 2 oil changes. No probs whatso-ever. A friend of mine that works at a Porsche performance shop told me that the 0w-30 is fine to run in pretty much any vehicle. The important number to pay attention to is the latter "30". The 0w, 5w or 10w is the starting range of the oil viscosity with a base weight of 30.
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