I live in Northwestern Illinois and drive a 2002 Dodge Neon.
2007-01-10 14:56:27 · 12 answers · asked by sis79 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
5-w-30,,is the best for those kind of driving conditions,,you need as thin of an oil as you can get to hold up good in cold weather,,good luck hope this help,s.
2007-01-10 15:02:37 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any multi-grade oil. Generally lighter weight oil 5W 30SAE is recommended for colder climates as it is thinner and gets to work quicker in winter when the car is started. Other than using a lighter grade or good multi-grade oil an engine block heater will do the trick even better. When you use one of those puppies the oil is warm and thinned out due to the temperature of the oil. When you start the engine, oil jumps to work quickly and saves much wear and tear on the engine parts that rub together as they are designed to do.
2007-01-10 15:02:34 · answer #2 · answered by Sterling403 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5W30 is good to run that is what is recomended for that car year round. I live in much colder climates and run that in my Truck, I've never had a problem with it. My entire family runs 5W30 in they're vehicles and there are no problesm with it being to thick when it gets cold. And its if does get cold enough for the oil to harden then its too cold to go out side, lol. I work in a garage and do many oil changes, and that is a commonly asked question. My responce to all of them is to check the owners manual and use what is recomended for the climate you are in. 5W30 is a good year round oil.
2007-01-10 15:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by gregthomasparke 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
5w-30, or even 5w-40 if it is available, can be run year-round. A synthetic or a blend will give better protection and easier starting on the coldest days. Take it from me, we have some cold winters in Manitoba.
2007-01-10 15:03:54 · answer #4 · answered by Fred C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refer to the owners manual but 5 w 30 SAE (Standard American Engine) is most likely what they recommend.
2007-01-10 15:00:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends whats reccommended for you vehicle from the manufacturer. It should be printed on your oil filler cap or in the owners manual the recc. oil viscosity.
Hope this helps and let me know if you need anything else.
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2007-01-10 15:00:12 · answer #6 · answered by logixautoparts.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your car calls for 5W30 i have a 2003 neon
2007-01-10 16:20:46 · answer #7 · answered by grey_wolf54486 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hello lived in idaho falls idaho 4th generation mechanic ase certified i use castrol 20/50 anywhere in the us best oil on the market//change oil 3000 miles//good luck
2007-01-10 15:03:00 · answer #8 · answered by toadyboy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
5W30 for winter and 10W30 for sumer.
2007-01-10 15:10:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
use what the manufacture recommends
2007-01-10 15:01:20 · answer #10 · answered by Jason W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋