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Old 01-09-2011, 11:36 AM   #1
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Default What is the best weight oil to use in winter?

My cart is a 2005 Ez Go TXT with a 295 4 Stroke.

I live is South Georgia, where the temperature fluctuates in the winter from low 30s to high 60s.

Some say that the straight 30w does not flow right at low temperature, and is to thick in cold engines, especially when first starting and getting up to running temp.

Others say, that 10w30 is good for a cold engine, but to thin, when the engine gets up to temp.

Right now I use straight 30w synthetic.

It's time for an oil change. So what do you guys think?
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Old 01-09-2011, 11:44 AM   #2
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Default Re: What is the best weight oil to use in winter?

It doesn't get "cold" where you live in my opinion...that straight 30 wt synthetic should be just right.

If it was me I'd run that 30 wt. for winter and once it gets hot there I'd go 20w50 but... that's just me.
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Default Re: What is the best weight oil to use in winter?

I'm sure it's not as cold to you guys in Penn. But it sure is cold to us thin blooded guys down here.

So you think I should change to a different blend during the summer?
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Old 01-09-2011, 12:13 PM   #4
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Default Re: What is the best weight oil to use in winter?

I think you are good to go year round with the 30w synthetic (and those freezingass cold temps
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Default Re: What is the best weight oil to use in winter?

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I think you are good to go year round with the 30w synthetic (and those freezingass cold temps
I agree. The only reason to worry about the oil would be if there is a warranty issue, or you are having trouble starting the motor when cold. Another option is to go to 10w-30 or 5w-30 for the winter and then change to straight 30 or 40 for the summer. This way you get 2 oil changes a year which might be a good thing for longevity just from having cleaner oil...
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Default Re: What is the best weight oil to use in winter?

Thanks guys!
I'll stay with the 30w.
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