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Re: 15w50 in winter (archive)
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Posted by Justin--RedFive on August 13, 2000 at 23:14:46:

In Reply to: 15w50 in winter posted by Phil Coppin on August 13, 2000 at 20:58:38:

This is how I tested my Modil 1.

Back when I used my 535 as a winter car I was in the Adrirondacks(upstate NY) skiing for new years(99). After I arrived the temperature dropped to-20 during the day and it was sunny and -30 at night without a wind chill. The car sat in the driveway for three days. When I went to start it the motor was a little sluggish but she started. It took a 1/2 hour to warm up(the brake fluid was almost frozen=P). That was 50,000 miles ago, so I have always figured that 15w50 was good for any weather condition.

Justin--RedFive
taking advantage of all those engineering safety factors.


Scott,
I use Mobil1 15w50 year round in Chicago. BTW Mobil1 15w50 has a pour rate down to -25 or so. Better than most 5w dino oils!

Phil C.
95 525i 5spd. Shark in sheeps clothing




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