0-20W (Good for Hot Regions?)

Keagan · May 6, 2017

Hey All,

I'm about a month away from getting my 2015 Silverado 5.3 Ecotec. Been reading another thread about recommended oil and filters and notice majority went with Mobil 1. However where I live in Central America, we are use to having temps of 77-90degs most days. Would this 0-20 still be advised?

Thanks,

Keagan

muddkatt · May 7, 2017

It will be fine. It works well here in south Florida with temps in the mid 90's most of the year and works fine in the western US where temps reach 110-120 in the summer months.

powerhaulic · May 7, 2017

Fine in most peoples opinion.

I don't like it, my '17 had start up noise till I dumped the oil at 900mi and replaced it with 5-20. not a cold start peep since.

Keagan · May 7, 2017

Dang, most people here suggest a higher grade. For instance, on my 06 Avalanche, I'm told to use 10w 40. Compared to what is recommended with this truck, that is quite a step up. So I really can't go wrong with 0-20 or 5-20?

07Softail · May 7, 2017

I run 5w30 Extended Performance Mobile 1. I'm not gonna run that 0w bullshit!

RT

Keagan · May 7, 2017

I just checked the prices for Mobil 1 here, granted I didn't check the different grades as I was waiting to hear back from you guys. Cost per quart is around 18bzd which is equivalent to 9.00usd. Damn!

Chris · May 7, 2017

I just checked the prices for Mobil 1 here, granted I didn't check the different grades as I was waiting to hear back from you guys. Cost per quart is around 18bzd which is equivalent to 9.00usd. Damn!

That's about Right

Keagan · May 7, 2017

Ah thought these guys here were being ridiculous with the prices.

gone_fishing · May 7, 2017

Any dexos1 approved 0W-20 will work just fine and keep warranty intact. Here is a list: http://www.centerforqa.com/dexos-brand1/

VdellaV · May 7, 2017

I run 0w-20, even tho it is hard to find any of it.

My oil pressure seems to run fine all the time, even when towing and off roading,

Keagan · May 7, 2017

I know this might seem like a stupid ?, but the 10w 40 I ran in my avalanche, would that contribute to just a little drop below the half way marker on the dash? I'm wondering if it is straining my oil pump?

Bxnanaz · May 7, 2017

I know this might seem like a stupid ?, but the 10w 40 I ran in my avalanche, would that contribute to just a little drop below the half way marker on the dash? I'm wondering if it is straining my oil pump?

Heavier oil should increase oil pressure, not decrease... not sure why that's not the case for you