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Re: Synth oil in cold weather





Mike wrote:
> 
> Just changed the oil in the 91 200q. Used the same Mobile 1 15w 50 as I
always 
> do. Curious as to why people change to a different weight oil in the
winter if 
> using synthetic? Mobile 1 is supposedly good to -60F(or so) so why change
to 
> 10w 40 or 10w 30 synth in the cold weather? Am I missing something? What
is 
> the advantage of a lower viscosity synthetic in cold weather?
> 
I Cannot answer your question, but I often ask it.  I do share your
philosophy.

Lino

86 5ktqw
Ajax, Ont., Canada