I know 10w30 is whats recomended, but that seems kinda thick when your talking -30c

Any reason to use Synthetic?

 

Does your truck have the block heater option? If so, and you use it, 10w-30 is fine.

Otherwise, if it regularly gets below 0 in your area during the winter, 5w-30 would be better.

Synthetic or not is completely up to you. I do it because, from what I've read and seen, I think its better for the engine. Not saying dino (regular) oil is bad, just saying I think synthetic is better. Can also go longer on oil changes. However, it is more expensive.

Check out the FAQ section for opinions on synthetic vs regular oil.

 

Yup, I have a block heater.


Thanks for the info.

 

-30c is like only 22 degrees fahrenheit , 10w-30 would be more than adequate.

 

-22

...Is it still adequate..?

 

I use 10w30 year round...... Although, it seldom gets quite that cold here. (thank god....)

 

Not unless you have the block heater plugged in. If you are using that, 10w-30 is fine. It regularly gets subzero here in SD during the winter, but I have the block heater.

 

Sorry, typo..... where the hell do you live?

 

Siberia....

 

Alberta, Canada.

I have a block heater and can plug in at home and at work...but there may be the odd time she has to be cold started....


Should I stick with 5w30?