For summer also the 0w40 is excellent but for winter in Germany 5w30 or 0w30 if the specs show you a viscocity at 0 degrees perhaps close to 50 then you be better than 85. Honda specified 0w20 for highest economy but for longevity I think 0w30 or 5w30 from Motul or LiquiMoly are the best balance. Btw. here is one example of differences
It's more fuel-efficient, has a quicker flow rate, and is better suited to colder areas. 5W30 Oil - At lower temperatures, the viscosity of this oil remains the same. It is, however, somewhat thicker than 5W20 at higher temperatures. It may be used at temperatures ranging from -31°F to 95°F / -35°C to +35°C (outside temperature).
SAE 0W-20 is the good choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change". So you can either trust your car manufacturer or the sales department .. your choice.
The difference between 0W30 and 5W30 oil is in its viscosity at low temperatures, as the 0W30 oil flows better in harsh winter climates. 0W30 is exclusively synthetic, while 5W30 can also be a blend. If we're only comparing the synthetics, then there's next to no difference between 0W30 and 5W30. 0W30 and 5W30: Differences & Similarities
JXW said: Driving a 2016 528i Xdrive with the N20 motor, 4 cyl single turbo. I have now logged over 90K miles on the car. In the early days I was using the BMW ll-17FE oils, 0w-20. Since I have changed to 5w-40, Revenol VST at the suggestion from a person here at BITOG. Yesterday I acheived best MPG on a tank and started to think about the fuel
Mixing will not change the behavior of the waxes in the 10WXX oil. At best, if you mix say a 10W40 and a 0W20, you will get a 10W30 at 50/50 ratio. But since the concentration of whatever waxes in the 10W-XX is diluted, it would seem like the viscosity would be lower due to the 0W-XX component that hasn't yet formed waxy particles at a given
Feb 6, 2023. #2. ACEA C3 is fine, it has a somewhat higher HT/HS requirement than ACEA C2. ACEA C2 Stable, stay-in-grade Engine Oil with Mid SAPS-Level, intended for use as catalyst compatible Oil at extended Drain Intervals in Vehicles with all Types of modern Aftertreatment Systems and High Performance Passenger Car & Light Duty Van Gasoline

The first number, however, is different - "0", compared to "5". (Technically, these numbers are attached to the "W" too, but we'll come onto that in a little bit). Since 0 is less than 5 (if you know your math), it means that ( at a certain temperature) 0W20 is less viscous than 5W20. Or, if you prefer, it's thinner.

There is actually very little difference between m1 ep 0w20 and m1 afe 0w30 usually about 20% thicker not the 50% you would assume . Revving2Redline. Joined Feb 25, 2014 Messages 6,235 Location Kansas (316) May 30, 2015 #15 I'd go 0w30 and 0w20 during winter. 30wt just makes me feel better but them pushing a full syn 0w20 is good too. G. Heavy towing and bad roads are included in this. Using 15w40 motor oil in the winter will make the oil flow like a fifteen-weight oil. At full working temperature, it shields the 40-pound payload from damage. Motor oil with a viscosity rating of 10w30 while the engine is cold is referred to as 10w30 motor oil.
RL 5W-20 is a very unique oil with a HTHS vis of 3.3cP which means it is actually heavier than most 30wt's. M1 0W-30 has a HTHS vis' of 3.06cP which is fairly light for a 30wt but is still much heavier than any typical 5W-20 oil at all temp's above -20C. The OP. L.
4 key difference between 0w30 and 0w40 motor oil. Castrol 0W-30 Mobil 1 0W-40; Package: Bottle: Bottle: Viscosity: 0w-30: 0w-40: Vehicle: Car: Car: Liquid Volume: Most vehicles recommend a 0w30 or 0w40 motor oil, with some requiring 0w20 or 5w20 to manage small engines. Because they both have the same grade number, the 0w30 and 0w40 are
For the rest of us oppressed Americans, 0w-20 for the granny drivers, and 5w-30 for us dynamic drivers threading the thin line between Jail, 3000+ in fines and higher insurance costs. This video is a good watch. As another note a 5w oil is thinner at 70 degrees F than a 0w oil. Last edited: Jul 9, 2017.
Huntsville, AL. Apr 7, 2014. #18. The API SL 0w-30 version that is listed on Germany's and France's websites show that the formula now contains titanium, and the flash points are now 210C and PP = -60C like the 0w-40 version of Edge Professional A3 (FP = 211C). .