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Is 0w-20 oil to thin for California weather?

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baller760

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Is 0w-20 oil too thin for California summer 100 degree weather b/c I just did an oil change and that's what I put in. So far the car seems to be doing just fine and the car's not my daily driver so I think I should be ok. What do you guys think?
 

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I gave up on 0W20 because its a little hard to find. I just buy Mobil 5W30 synthetic. The 5 quart jugs are easy to find and I pay $19.99 at Walmart.
 

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I have to agree with the other guys. In hot california weather and heavy traffic, I'de go with a 5w-30 or 0w-30 oil as well for that added protection.
 

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Screw that, I would run 5w-30 in your temps...............

Traffic is one of the biggest reasons !
 

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I always ran 5W-30 in my GT and I still run it in my Cobra.
 

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baller760 said:
Is 0w-20 oil too thin for California summer 100 degree weather b/c I just did an oil change and that's what I put in. So far the car seems to be doing just fine and the car's not my daily driver so I think I should be ok. What do you guys think?
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0w-20 is ok but just for piece of mind i'd go with the 5w-30 for the added protection and the ease of availability. Like said above $20 at Walmart for 5 qrtz.
 
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Well I already bought Mobil One Synthetic 0w-20 and have put it in. I've only had it in for like 2 days though. Also, I don't sit in traffic very often, and I don't drive my car that much. If it's too thin I guess I can take it out and store it in a different oil pan and buy some 5w-30 and put the 0w-20 in during winter.
 
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10w-30 mobil 1 in california heat yeah baby!
 

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I wouldn't take it out, but I also wouldn't run that grade at your next interval. 5W-30 synthetic is perfect.
 

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baller760 said:
Well I already bought Mobil One Synthetic 0w-20 and have put it in. I've only had it in for like 2 days though. Also, I don't sit in traffic very often, and I don't drive my car that much. If it's too thin I guess I can take it out and store it in a different oil pan and buy some 5w-30 and put the 0w-20 in during winter.
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nah, you're going to be fine like i said. just leave it in there and later on you can get some 5w-30 at walmart.
 
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fr96ss said:
10w-30 mobil 1 in california heat yeah baby!
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yep i am using 10W30 mobil 1 in CA with the KB 9psi kit.
 
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