Switch from 5w-30 to 0w-30 for NYC winter?

nyboy42 · 11-13-2019, 10:30 AM

2011 X3 28i (105k mileage)

Ive been regularly using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Euro L 5w-30. Changing ever 6k miles

Would it beneficial at all to switch to a 0w-30? I have an oil change due soon and had my eye on Liqui Molly 0w-30 from FCPEURO. Unless there are better brands you can recommend for my engine

TheCoolX3 · 11-13-2019, 01:06 PM

Moly is good stuff. 0W would be better for below freezing start ups than 5w.

najnad · 11-13-2019, 01:59 PM

you will find no difference between those 2 oils

nyboy42 · 11-13-2019, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by najnad

you will find no difference between those 2 oils

so you suggest to stick with the cheaper 5w-30?

najnad · 11-14-2019, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nyboy42

so you suggest to stick with the cheaper 5w-30?

since you say you are changing your oil every 6k miles, yes, go with the cheaper of the two.

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