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Car Forum / Hyundai Cars / July 200410W30 Vs 5W30 - does it matter?
After putting 5W30 Mobil1 in my 2003 Elantra (19k miles) I noticed the manual recommends 10W30. Is there any reason that 5W30 would be a problem? Temperatures in my driving area are generally moderate (40F-90F). I wouldn't think it would be a problem, but I'd use whatever the manual recommends to be safe. >After putting 5W30 Mobil1 in my 2003 Elantra (19k miles) I noticed the manual recommends 10W30. Is there any reason that 5W30 would be a problem? Temperatures in my driving area are generally moderate (40F-90F). No problem. You may even see a slight increase in gas mileage. NEVER FORGET!!! http://www.cnn.com/interactive/us/0109/missing/files/toyen.amy.html > After putting 5W30 Mobil1 in my 2003 Elantra (19k miles) I noticed the manual recommends 10W30. Is there any reason that 5W30 would be a problem? Temperatures in my driving area are generally moderate (40F-90F). The '04 manual recommends either one, or 10W-40, depending on the temp conditions you drive in. Since you're using a synthetic, it really doesn't matter and any of them will provide good protection. Probably the ultimate in terms of gas mileage with excellent protection would be one of the new 0W-40 oils and I'll probably try that at the next change. Thanks for all the responses. By the way, I've never heard of 0W-40 oil before. Who makes this stuff? > > After putting 5W30 Mobil1 in my 2003 Elantra (19k miles) I noticed the manual recommends 10W30. Is there any reason that 5W30 would be a problem? Temperatures in my driving area are generally moderate (40F-90F). > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > the ultimate in terms of gas mileage with excellent protection would be > one of the new 0W-40 oils and I'll probably try that at the next change. To answer my own question <g>...just discovered Mobil 0W40 at www.mobil1.com Thanks for all the responses. By the way, I've never heard of 0W-40 oil before. Who makes this stuff? "Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@att.net> wrote in message news:Vn7Ec.40711$OB3.31790@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > Lindyhop wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > the ultimate in terms of gas mileage with excellent protection would be > one of the new 0W-40 oils and I'll probably try that at the next change. > To answer my own question <g>...just discovered Mobil 0W40 at www.mobil1.com Several companies are making it now. You may see it referred to as "Euro-spec" oil, as it's apparently becoming the standard there. > Thanks for all the responses. By the way, I've never heard of 0W-40 oil before. Who makes this stuff? > > "Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@att.net> wrote in message news:Vn7Ec.40711$OB3.31790@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > >>Lindyhop wrote: >>>After putting 5W30 Mobil1 in my 2003 Elantra (19k miles) I noticed the manual recommends 10W30. Is there any reason that 5W30 would be a problem? Temperatures in my driving area are generally moderate (40F-90F). >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >>the ultimate in terms of gas mileage with excellent protection would be >>one of the new 0W-40 oils and I'll probably try that at the next change. >Thanks for all the responses. By the way, I've never heard of 0W-40 oil = >before. Who makes this stuff? The pioneering leader in the synthetic lubricants industry; AMSOIL. All the Best, Steve 15 year independent AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants Dealer Offering wholesale prices to all Dealerships available E-mail me for details To respond via e-mail, simply take the, "REMOVEXX" out of my return e-mail address. >>Thanks for all the responses. By the way, I've never heard of 0W-40 oil = >>before. Who makes this stuff? [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >To respond via e-mail, simply take the, "REMOVEXX" out of my return e-mail >address. What a waste of Money..Have you ever seen a leading car manufacturer endorse Synthetic Oil??? >What a waste of Money..Have you ever seen a leading car manufacturer >endorse Synthetic Oil??? >==================================== I don't know if this is an 'endorsement' but I believe Corvettes come with Mobil 1 as the factory fill. Perhaps some other marques also? S25 > What a waste of Money..Have you ever seen a leading car manufacturer > endorse Synthetic Oil??? Yeah, lots of them. Many new models come with synthetic oil in the crankcase and synthetics are required for warranty purposes. This doesn't apply to Hyundais, but that doesn't mean that it's not beneficial. Additionally, synthetics do not have to be much more expensive than "dinosaur" oil. Super Tech Full Synthetic from Walmart is only $11 for a 5 quart jug. Independent oil lab tests indicate that it's every bit as good as other synthetics. >Additionally, synthetics do not have to be much more expensive than >"dinosaur" oil. Super Tech Full Synthetic from Walmart is only $11 for a >5 quart jug. Independent oil lab tests indicate that it's every bit as >good as other synthetics. Really? That crappy wal-mart super tech is as good as the top syns? I may look at it next oil change. >>Additionally, synthetics do not have to be much more expensive than >>"dinosaur" oil. Super Tech Full Synthetic from Walmart is only $11 for a [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Really? That crappy wal-mart super tech is as good as the top syns? I > may look at it next oil change. There's nothing "crappy" about it or any of the other Super Tech oils. They're blended by a reputable company that does oils for several other brands. I recently saw an independent oil lab analysis of the ST synthetic that showed it had the same type of base stock and additive package as several "name brand" synthetic oils. The conclusion of the lab was that it was equivalent quality to other synthetic oils. > >>Thanks for all the responses. By the way, I've never heard of 0W-40 oil = > >>before. Who makes this stuff? [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > What a waste of Money..Have you ever seen a leading car manufacturer > endorse Synthetic Oil??? Also the VW's with the TDI engines suggest syntho oils. > > What a waste of Money..Have you ever seen a leading car manufacturer > > endorse Synthetic Oil??? You mean GM with the 'Vette coming from the factory with Mobil 1, or Mercedes, Ferrari, Masserati, Rolls Royce, Bently, VW, and at least two others who ship vehicle with synthetic in them. I guess that isn't an endorsement huh......  SignatureSteve |
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