Originally Posted by simple_gifts
I guess people are suggesting 0w-16 won't protect the engine.
People keep suggesting this, toyotas continue to last 200, 300, 400K miles.
I feel like TOYOTA is suggesting this by often adding the subtle disclaimer:
"An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions"
It casts doubt on their confidence as 0w-16 being a robust product. Various models which used thicker viscosities didn't have this disclaimer.
I guess people are suggesting 0w-16 won't protect the engine.
People keep suggesting this, toyotas continue to last 200, 300, 400K miles.
I feel like TOYOTA is suggesting this by often adding the subtle disclaimer:
"An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions"
It casts doubt on their confidence as 0w-16 being a robust product. Various models which used thicker viscosities didn't have this disclaimer.