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Old 11-25-2007, 12:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Oil weight question: 0w30 or 5w20?

It's been a while since I could buy 0w20 around here, and my remaining closest choices are:
  • 0w30
  • 5w20
For optimal FE, which should I get? Keep in mind that this will be the Blackfly's "winter" oil.

I'm thinking: 5w20 because:
  • the block heater will be plugged in before most cold starts, so the lower number (0 or 5) is less important than the higher number
  • 20 is less viscous than 30 = more energy savings
Have I got that right?


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