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Any reason not to switch to 0w-20?

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by The Shape, Apr 26, 2014.

  1. Apr 26, 2014 at 8:21 AM
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    The Shape

    The Shape [OP] Well-Known Member

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    My '09 has 43000 on it and I have alwyas used Mobile 1 5W-20 every 5K miles since new, however my wifes Camry calls for 0W-20 and since my truck holds 5.5 qts and her car holds about 4.5qts it would be more convenient when stocking up on oil and using up 1/2 quarts ect. We see low 0's in the winder and temps in the high 90's generealy in summer
     
  2. Apr 26, 2014 at 9:32 AM
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    Fordless

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    My 2011 calls for 0w-20 exclusively. I don't think it would be a problem changing it over.
     
  3. Apr 26, 2014 at 9:36 AM
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    smmarine

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    As long as you keep the second number the same it will be fine. 0w gives better cold start protection
     
  4. Apr 28, 2014 at 6:55 PM
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    my 2012 calls for 0w 20
     
  5. May 17, 2014 at 11:53 AM
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    scrappletaco

    scrappletaco Damn Deer and Idoit Drivers

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    My 2011 said you can use 5w-20 if 0w-20 wasn't availible so I just use 5w-20 since its cheaper and really haven't noticed a difference since my 09 ran the 5w

    Ymmv
     
  6. May 17, 2014 at 12:26 PM
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    smmarine

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    0w-20 will give you better cold flow. Most engine wear occurs at startup
     

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