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I switched to 0W-20 for now because I could hear the high-pitched noise of the engine on those uphill drives with 0W-16, and it is better now with the new oil. Temps are currently in the 30—45°C range, once we get close to 50°C, I'll check the engine sound again on the same uphill drives and...

Correct, uphill driving keeps the engine on for longer but I don't find it that concerning. I drive a lot on the highway which also keeps the engine on. The engine was fine in 0W-16 but boy, it sounded rough.

That's a bit too thick and above the maximum recommended viscosiry in the manual, but if 0w-20 proves to be still too thin, I might switch to 0w-30 to make the engine even quiter and smoother.

Hey, knowledge is power, you know?

I kinda do like it here. Everyone has been really helpful, and seems to know their... oils.

I'll switch to a 20 grade for now and if I notice that the engine is still rough when running, I'll consider a 30 grade oil... but I'm curious, how faster will a 0W-30 warm up when compared to a 0W-20 oil? I'm interested because it's a hybrid and I can't just sit around and wait for the engine...

Thanks, I'll stick to 0W-20 for now. You guys have been really helpful. I'm glad I came here.

Yes, but then everyone kept reply with a new piece of information and... well, curiosity got the better of me.

Lol came here to know if it's safe to use GF-7A instead of 7B, now I'm here... it's a rabbit hole.

A I am currently using Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 0W-16. Should I switch to Liqui Moly Top Tec 6200? It came up as compatible with VW 508.00/509.00 oil, and I think it is available and by using it, I'll stick to whatever formulas Liqui Moly uses. Their Special Tec AA is fine so far.

I just noticed the highlighted part, sorry about that.

The engine is new, only about 27,000km so far, and it is a hybrid, so not all of that was with the engine running. As for the oil tests, I don't think they are available here in Iraq but I'm not sure.

I always (which means just two times since this will be the third oil change) use full synthetic.

C'mon, this is like the "yes" meme. 👍 to which question? All of them? Lol

It can go as low as 0°C or possibly a couple of degrees below that in the winter. Should I go for 0W-30? And should I just replace the oil like normal or do something like an engine flush? To get rid of all traces of 0W-16? I don't know if different oil viscosities should mix or not.