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Can I just use synthetic 5w-20 instead of 0w-20?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Flash1034, Aug 22, 2018.

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  1. Nov 22, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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    supposedly the 0w20 is a weee bit thinner at colder temps and at operating temps, so might get a little bit more butt dyno off the line quickness out of my 4 bangero_O
     
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    OP is probably looking for the stuff at gas station shelves smh LOL
     
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    Remember 20-50. That stuff was like King Syrup
     
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    Different brands have different flow rates. Royal purple HPS 5/20 flows better than Toyota 0/20 at any temp.

    I dont use it on my Tacoma because the 1700 ppm zinc levels could harm the CAT's.

    I've found the Penzoil Ultra Platinum 0/20 works really well, so thats what my truck will use for a long time.
     
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    At one time I loved Castrol GTX 20/50. That was the 70's in my Honda CB750. In the 80's I went synthetic. first mobil1, then RedLine.
     
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    I've ran 20-50 in every Harley I've owned.

    Current bike is the first one I've used synthetic in.
     
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    Dang - I read this whole thread and the only thing I learned is that I’m really missing out on low priced oil by not having a Walmart anywhere near my house. :rofl:
     
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    No shit there I was at the Costco, I just bought a 6 pack of 5-20 by accident, I know I need 0-20, but hey it happens. Around April it will be 100 plus here so I figure I am good.

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    Does 20w50 make better puddles than 30w?
     
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  13. Nov 23, 2020 at 8:12 PM
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    You’re good right now too.
     
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    You bet they do!
     
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    Costco is really good on taking returns. They'll have no problem taking those oil back or exchanges for the oil rating you need.
     
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    First thing I thought of actually, but then I seen this thread and ...couldn't resist.
     
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    I run 20/50 in my air-cooled VW, but that engine is a pretty far cry from a modern engine LOL Everything else gets whatever the manual calls for.
     
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    I picked up two sealed cases of Mobil 1 5-20 synthetic at a garage sale for $5 a case. I live in the PNW where it rarely gets below 25. Either way I use it for my summer oil changes. No problems
     
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    Mostly electrical shit that nobody cares about.
    Shoprite is the best for oil. Last time I picked up this stuff for $3 a gallon! No idea what weight it is, but it's super thin and makes my exhaust smell delicious. Fuck it, why even bother with manufacturer recommendations? We know what's best for our trucks.

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    They stick us with 0w20 because it gets 2% better mileage, overseas its 0w30 and 5w30.
     
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