Thread: 0w-40 vs 5w-50
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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Default Re: 0w-40 vs 5w-50
Originally Posted by gfalcone
Thanks for the come back... I was a bit fearful about changing the oil weight but with the miles I have on the engine figure the boost of pressure couldn't hurt !! Good to know I'm not alone...HEHEH

I have to ask why bother, Pizzaguy gets higher psi readings because less oil is going through the system and hence the oil will get hotter and not cool and lubricate the bearings surfaces as it should. Higher psi is not really better, if he used 90 weight oil the readings might go off the dial. The psi read is back pressure and that is all.

Also waiting for the car to warm up is also not recommended as the quicker you get driving the better the oil warms up and starts doing it job better.

I would not want a car that has used this weight oil. Mind you his car can find the Dragon and go through it with its lights blind folded.
 
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