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motor oil viscosity

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by HammerT, Oct 19, 2017.

  1. Oct 19, 2017 at 7:14 PM
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    HammerT

    HammerT [OP] New Member

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    Anyone using 5/20 synthetic instead of 0/20 towing or in hotter weather?
     
  2. Oct 19, 2017 at 7:28 PM
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    JeffreyB

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    In theory they should be the same viscosity at operating temp. The only difference between the two is the start up viscosity.
     
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  3. Oct 19, 2017 at 7:31 PM
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    0W20 is better than 5w20 in every way. I would only run 5W30 if I lived in desert areas.
     

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