+1Seems like a 5w-30 for all would be just fine.
Love that 4.0 and sad to see them moving away from it. Turboing everything it seems.That dual vvti 4.0 v6 started production in 2009 and is used overseas in applications like the toyota fortuner which specs everything from 20 to 50 grade. Same with your prius that engine code specs up to 50 overseas. You can run anything in those engines. The 3.7 also is spec'd to run 30 grade but you could use a 40 with no issue. So switch all of them to a 30 grade.
They'll be fine with a non euro 5w-30's sp but none of those engines are lspi prone. He could run high saps diesel or euro oils and be fine unless one of them burns a lot and he needs it to pass inspection.I would do non-Euro 5w30 SPs.
0W in Florida? I was thinking of a drum of 15w40.M1 0W40.
Get a 55 gallon drum.
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0W in Florida? I was thinking of a drum of 15w40.
I'll bet if you look up the owner manual in other countries, you will find 5w30 is just fine. I know for a fact that the 4 Runner can run on 40wt, down to 10 degrees.5w-20 2020 ford transit 3.7 gas 80k, 0W-20 2020 4runner v6 60k, 5W-30 2006 prius 110k.
I'm in South Florida. It's hot and humid.
Do I really need three different oils?
What does “an endurance race proven oil” mean?M1 0w40 is an endurance race proven oil. I'm sure it'll withstand Florida.
What does “an endurance race proven oil” mean?
Is that an API, ACEA or manufacturers’ approval?
I thought that we weren’t supposed to use race oils in street driven vehicles.
It's marketing bovine excrement. Nothing more....What does “an endurance race proven oil” mean?
i would say that no endurance racing team uses much else than a dedicated racing oil. None of which would be listed with any or all of those approvals.It means it's an oil that has proven itself in conditions far exceeding the rigours of daily driving. That, plus all of it's approvals speak for itself.
API SP
ACEA A3/B4
Manufacturer's approvals:
AVTOVAZ (LADA cars)
MB-Appoval 229.5
MB-Approval 229.3
Nissan Genuine Performances
Porsche A40
VW 502 00
VW 505 00
BMW Lon