Synthetic oil question

Jamus · Post by **Jamus** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 10:25 pm

Manual for my 2000 Nubira wagon says to use 5w30,which I have been using.The dealer recommended I try AMSOIL 5w30 synthetic,which I did.It's a little pricey compared to conventional oil.This summer I put in a semi-synthetic to save a few bucks.I talked to a fella and he said when you move up to synthetic oil from conventional oil you should move up a grade(5w30 to 10w30).Does it matter?How will synthetic 10w30(or semi)compare to conventional 5w30 oil in the winter?I'm in the Great White North.Thanks.

asam · Post by **asam** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 11:35 pm

5w-30 "Avarage" outsise temp ranges -20 to 80 degrees F

10w-30 "avarage" outside temp ranges 0 to 80 degrees F

Use the one that best fits. I live in Washington (State) and I use 5w-30 Castrol Syntec. These temps again are based on the avarage temps thoughout the year so it will be fine if you have a brief period of time under or above those temps. Hope this helps.

Alex

TheGreatAndPowerfulOz · Fri Aug 27, 2004 1:59 pm

I am about to do a 10w30 synthetic change with Wal Mart brand Tech2000 full synthetic.
As long as the oil you choose meets or exceeds the federal oil standards (I can't think of what it is called right now), the brand of synthetic shouldn't make much differance.

As for price, the Wal Mart full synthetic oil is $11.88 per 5 quart jug, which is the same price as buying 4 individual quarts of the same thing.

Since the Lanos uses 4 quarts, I fill an empty oil bottle with a quart of the synthetic and keep it for later.
After paying for 4 synthetic jugs for oil changes, that leaves 4 extra quarts for a free oil change.

Cliff

SuperDuperDaewoo · Post by **SuperDuperDaewoo** » Fri Aug 27, 2004 4:50 pm

I use Q.S. Full Synthetic for Advanced Engines, and I love it!

agent smith · Post by **agent smith** » Wed Sep 08, 2004 3:41 am

i use castrol synthetic 5w50 (manual recommends this for my state ((hot texas)), and my woo loves it so much. i switched from semi-synthetic castrol (10w30) and the startups are much quicker. the engine seems to have stopped the uneven idling that was occuring once or twice a week. ill never use non-synthetic oil again

TheGreatAndPowerfulOz · Wed Sep 08, 2004 3:47 am

agent smith - welcome to the forum

Cliff

agent smith · Post by **agent smith** » Wed Sep 08, 2004 3:50 am

damn! i tried to sneak in. ive been lurking on the daewootech yahoo group, and a few of the members there said is hould join here. hi! ive got some pix to post, but im a bit tipsy right now, been smokin the herb, and have a few movies i need to take back. oh, 155 hp on the lanos engine? last time i was on dyno, i thnk i was pushing close to 200, but ive got custom work out the wazoo done to my cam, my exhaust system, my engine was tuned by a few friends.. anywho, ill get more into detail later tonight. im in a racing mood and am going to the video store now. later.

Post by **Efratech** » Wed Sep 08, 2004 4:35 am

Finally you decided to join huh?

Welcome mr smith

agent smith · Post by **agent smith** » Wed Sep 08, 2004 4:36 am

yeah, im about to post a thread, along with pix, about my woo and some things i need advice/help with :>

bluesheepbrian · Post by **bluesheepbrian** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 3:03 am

welcome to the forum. :P

well I been using 10w30 for oil everything running good for me.

GsiTurbo · Post by **GsiTurbo** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 5:19 am

Welcome to the forum indeed

I havent seen anything yet LOL

agent smith · Post by **agent smith** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 6:40 am

seen anything as in... a thread? i did post one regarding a few issues i was having.. here:

http://www.daewootech.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1469'

if you can answer any of my questions, id be much oblidged.

GsiTurbo · Post by **GsiTurbo** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 1:33 pm

agent smith wrote:seen anything as in... a thread? i did post one regarding a few issues i was having.. here:

http://www.daewootech.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1469'

if you can answer any of my questions, id be much oblidged.

umm...err...my typo. I meant to say "you havent seen anything yet". My deepest apologies