CAFE and 5W-20 - The Truth

[BuickGN]

Originally Posted By: Gary Allan
Quote:
When I mentioned a 30wt, I'm talking about a straight 30 (ACD), not something that will sheer down in a few miles.


Oh ..you're talking "Super SAE 30"

I was talking wimpy multivisc older evolution dino 30 grades

I agree, it would be splitting hairs comparing wear of a good 5w-20 to a 5w-30. I should probably clairify in my posts that I'm usually talking about a straight 30wt or a robust 10w-30 in most of my anti- 20wt posts.

 

[1sttruck]

Why the US gets dumbed down owner's manuals and oil weight on the filler cap (hint, it's the ZOG ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT :^). If you want to know what your maker really recommends find a non-US manual if one is available, or at least one using a similar engine, where often one sees a range of recommended weights vs ambient temperature.

http://www.ilma.org/advocacy/letters.cfm

http://www.ilma.org/advocacy/letters/gf4letter.pdf

 

[TallPaul]

Good links 1stuck. Unless you buy Valvoline VR1 or Redline (and a few others), you're getting "government" oil.

 

[Smokescreen]

Everytime I see this post rise to the top I think....

5w20 is CAFE Driven...You Can't Handle the Truth !!!
- modifed from: A Few Good Men

Anyways...back on topic....

 

[Oily_McOilenson]

Anyone have the real recommended oil range for a 2007 Toyota Yaris by chance?

 

[Smokescreen]

According to Amsoil, Yarisworld and ToyotaNation 0w30/5w30..I just can't track down a pic of the actual owners manual page...


maybe here...http://www.onlinefreeebooks.net/automotive-machinery-power-equipment-ebooks/toyota/2007-toyota-yaris-hatchback-owners-manual-pdf.html