2010 chrysler town and country 4.0 oil type

The pour point of an oil is 5 degrees F above the point at which a chilled oil shows no movement at the surface for 5 seconds when inclined. That's tech-talk which basically means that the pour point of an oil is the point at which it ceases to be "pourable". This measurement is especially important for oils used in the winter.

A borderline pumping temperature is given by some manufacturers. This is the temperature at which the oil will pump and maintain "adequate" oil flow and pressure within an engine. This is not provided by a lot of the manufacturers, but generally seems to be about 20 degrees F above the pour point. So, the lower the pour point the better.

Most petroleum oils have pour points in the range of -15 to -35 degrees F. That means that their borderline pumping temperature is, at best, around -15 degrees F and probably closer to 5 to 10 degrees F. So, if you're running a petroleum oil, don't expect to go out and start your car at 0 degrees and have it purr like a kitten. It's going to spit and sputter and kick and scream for a few minutes.

Why do you think that is? It's not getting any oil up into the engine. It's like trying to suck molasses through a tiny straw in an Alaskan January. There's literally nothing keeping the metal components in your engine from tearing each other apart. Every time you start your engine in conditions like this, your engine dies a little bit more.

Synthetic oils, on the other hand, routinely have pour points around -40 degrees or colder. Some have pour points as low as - 60 to -70 degrees F. Granted, there are very few of us who will ever have to start our car at this temperature, but imagine how well these oils lubricate at -20, if it they still flow at -70.

Price Pack Total Alternate No parts for vehicles in selected markets.

Synthetic Blend 

MOBIL 124403 Mobil Super; Synthetic Blend; SAE 10W-30; 1 Quart Info  

ACDELCO 109292 Synthetic Blend; API SP Specifications; SAE 10W-30; 1 Quart Info  

VALVOLINE VV296 DuraBlend Synthetic Blend SAE 10W-30 - 1 Quart Info  

MOBIL 124406 Mobil Super; Synthetic Blend; SAE 10W-30; 5 Quart Info  

Conventional 

VALVOLINE 797578 Daily Protection SAE 10W-30 Conventional; 1 Quart Info

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($5.76/Each) x6 $34.56

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VALVOLINE 881156 Daily Protection SAE 10W-30 Conventional; Easy Pour; 5 Quarts ($5 Rebate Available!)  

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($30.79/Each) x3 $92.37

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High Mileage (>75,000 Miles) 

VALVOLINE 797976 High Mileage w/ MaxLife Technology Synthetic Blend SAE 10W-30; 1 Quart Info

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($6.33/Each) x6 $37.98

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VALVOLINE VV180 Full Synthetic High Mileage w/ MaxLife Technology SAE 10W-30; 1 Quart Info  

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VALVOLINE 881161 High Mileage w/ MaxLife Technology Synthetic Blend SAE 10W-30; Easy Pour; 5 Quarts ($5 Rebate Available!)  

VALVOLINE 881170 Full Synthetic High Mileage w/ MaxLife Technology SAE 10W-30; Easy Pour; 5 Quarts ($5 Rebate Available!)  

Full Synthetic 

VALVOLINE VV935 Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 10W-30; 1 Quart Info

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($7.55/Each) x6 $45.30

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VALVOLINE 881165 Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 10W-30; Easy Pour; 5 Quarts ($5 Rebate Available!)  

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($39.79/Each) x3 $119.37

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MOPAR 4761839AD 10W30; 1 Quart Bottle (32 Fluid Ounces) Info  

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