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First, I'll explain what the numbers in 5w20 and 5w40 mean. The 5 means that the oil will flow at zero celsius the same way a 5-weight oil would. The 20 and 40 mean that the oil will flow like a 20 and 40-weight respectively at engine operating temperature (180-195C usually). The actual viscosity of the oil is therefore the SECOND number. The first number just indicates how resistant it is to cold. Remember that even 50-weight oil is thinner at engine temperature than 0-weight is when cold. As a result, 5w30 and 10w30 are essentially equal unless it's the dead of winter in which case a small difference might exist.

I would be hesitant to use 5w40 if not specified unless it was summertime. All manufacturers specify different weights for different temperatures. Having said that, the Volkswagen Routan (which is just a rebadged Chrysler Town&Country) specifies 5w40 with VW spec 502 00 while Chrysler specifies 5w20 despite them both having the SAME DAMN ENGINE! This is very good evidence that the differences between grades are exaggerated at best and completely disingenuous at worst.

Now, I would NEVER put 20 weight oil in ANY engine. The only reason that 20-weight oil exists is because the US Government fines automakers for going above the CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) limit. The further they go, the more they are fined. Thinner oils like 0w20 and 5w20 are less protective of vital engine parts but they are also less resistant to motion because of their reduced viscosity.

There were some Ford Mustang enthusiasts in the states that did some tests using two mustangs with 4.6L V8 engines. In one car they used 5w20 and in the other they used 5w30. Their findings were that the Mustang with 5w20 did experience a fuel economy increase of 1% but reduced the total lifetime of the engine by 30%. To me, that's just not worth it.

Keep in mind also that 20-weight oil does NOT EXIST outside of Canada and the USA so if your engine was designed outside of those countries which is essentially all automakers except for Chrysler, Ford and GM (but even they use some European and Japanese engines) then your engine was NOT designed to use a 20-weight oil but at least a 30-weight. The automakers don't mind if your engine dies sooner, it means more auto sales for them. That 1% increase in fuel economy means millions in savings for the automakers with regard to CAFE fines. I even had a head tech at a Hyundai dealership admit it to me. My Veloster gets 5w40 in summer and 5w30 in the other three seasons and it works great.

culled from quora let your Oga use 5w30.

NobleEngineer:
Automatic and manual version of the same car and engine,driven by an average driver, which will first attain 0-60 or 0-100.
Thanks

Automatic as seen on YouTube videos of Same subject

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obekediamondfuto:
nothing much, they'd just ask u: Baba, how far now? anything for the boys?

Yes ke

Readonee35L:
Lol..
Driving in lagos should be fine. Why is he scared of going out of surulere. man no fit enjoy him money again.
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There are lots of 2017 gle coupes , bentley , Range autobiography 2017. In lagos and they drive comfortably even at nights . infact 80% of nigeria prados and land cruiser , lexus gx and lx dont have duty. Except does bought from cocharis and co.
Chai nigeria
Closing the land border was a scam the customs are still milking does places and collecting Riba from smugglers...

But what happens if customs catches a cotonou car

Readonee35L:
Is this car a bentley or rolls royce ?

Ordinary 2012 Camry

Readonee35L:
You are throwing a bait ....
Smuggling is illegal .
If you have such car burn it . nothing can be done

A friend just bought a car through cotonou is so afraid of driving out of Surulere.

Saintjoel if one discovered his car was smuggled through land borders what can he do.

This is very unproductive

saintjoel:
Oga, where did you read that I support undervaluation or where I stated that it's legal to move cars across the border with the ban still in place, do you need better reading glasses??

I said you think everything/everyproblem people have is undervaluation.

Saintjoel believes everything is about undervaluation. Importing cars through land borders is illegal and if you are caught you are done for

If a car discovered to be imported through cotonou with forged Lagos papers is impounded. You will be lucky if it's ever released.

mayor2013:
Is it your palaver

Very detailed

Hurry up and finish this palaver

gazzuzz if I may ask. Why don't you have the extended performance
in 5 quartz

radautoworks:
Best advice so far. Loose cap caused this

That's why it's easy for gazzuzz to be arrogant. The guy is good. He's very knowledgeable

GAZZUZZ:
Price Crash.

I will be crashing the price of engine oils sold specifically to this community.

I Have an endless supply of products and I'm currently offloading more that just came in.

discounts will be received only when Promo codes are used.

Original price of 5quart bottle 17,500. With promo code 15,500. original price of 1 quart extended performance 5,000 with promo code 3,800.




mobil1 advanced full synthetic 5W30 5quart Pack will now be sold for 15,500 Promo code GAZ-PLAY . mention promo code when you want to buy product.

Mobil1 extended performance 1 quart bottles will now be sold @ 3800 Promo code GAZ-LOVE mention promo code upon purchase to get it at this price.


promo codes will be changed weekly, so look out for the promo codes every week for new supply.

Products can be purchased and picked up from my workshop (Type gazzuzz Autos into Google map)

it can also be deliverd Via uber to any location in lagos at your cost.


08033910382.

Nice.

You know Uber is cheap when it's cheaper than Gokada especially when you are 4

Uba house marina to Uba Adeola Odeku.

Uber N700 up to 4passengers
Gokada N400 1 passenger

[quote author=GAZZUZZ post=68939567][/quote]Jump into lagoon. With your eyes closed.

GAZZUZZ:
fire on sir.

Arrogant prick

weyreypey:
And malicious.

Gazzuzz they said you malicious too.
Na wa oo.

If you dont sing gazzuzz praises you are a troll. Stupid nonsense

czarina:
Nah... The casualties should be more than that. If the videos making the rounds are anything to go by then LASEMA might be playing down figures.

No,go and make it more than that na. In fact go and kill those that survived.

People had about 120secs to get out of their cars.

ZUBY77:
Yea. From his response, i figured he is self-centered thing.
He should be happy i pointed out his silly assumption.

GAZZUZZ

GAZZUZZ:
jarkbauer come and mastubate on this

gazzuzz i am coming to your office today or tomorrow. we need to talk business.

ZUBY77:
I didn't know you are this shallow.

Don't mind gazzuzz. Anybody that points out his stupidity is a troll. The guy is just plain stupid arrogant self centred with a tin god mentality.

[quote author=GAZZUZZ post=68914680][/quote]I'm giving you elderly advice you are calling me troll.

GAZZUZZ:
I receive an average of 150 calls every day, over 95per are from NL, some of you are nice and ask if it is a good time to talk, others just start talking about their car problems like you pay me to answer calls.

Some of you call at odd hours of the night and expect me to be nice.

Some of you call repeatedly (5-10 times repeatedly)


My response will be reciprocal to your approach.

I bought a Bluetooth head piece so I can multi-task while taking your numerous calls.

I have multiple threads for responding to queries, I have a mail box, there is an Sms option too.

I have a life outside fixing vehicles respect it.

Your potential customer dey call you you dey vex. Ogbeni you need a new job. You are just too arrogant.

SteveUg:
baba hu provoke u just give me a sample of d person face make I dash slap

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