At my latitude, I run 5w30 in winter and wait for it to kick down. I also have a tarp over it to more effectively warm up the engine compartment.

What's REALLY important here is to at least have an oil pan heater, so that the oil gets picked up that first few seconds that the engine is cranking over. I also have a block heater and battery heat pad.

Summer-10w30 oil; bowl of cheerios and a cup of coffee and out the door.

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