Favorite SN 0w20? (NOT THE BEST)

demarpaint · Sep 20, 2011

Originally Posted By: Cooper
I bought ten quarts of Castrol EDGE w/ Titanium SM 0w20 last night. After that, I am sure I will be using a SN oil. I have two oil changes worth now. I will try the Toyota 0w20 after that.

Oh, and I got it at $5.99 a quart from AAP online and picked it up at the store. Better deal than what it normally would be.

I wish I could find more of the SM Edge 0W20 locally its all gone.

CATERHAM · Sep 20, 2011

Originally Posted By: Mark_Walk
I would say Mobil 1 0w20 because it's one of the thicker 0w20's.

Welcome to BITOG!

That's a good point if you need a thicker oil, and with a HTHS viscosity of 2.7cP Mobil 1 will be a bit thicker than most 20wts at operating temperature.

But remember and abide by the lubrication axiom, "thin as possible, as thick as necessary".

Mark_Walk · Sep 20, 2011

Thanks....definitely new to this. Been picking up info from here for a while and wanted to go ahead an join.

Another reason I like the M1 is simply due to it's easy availability.

CATERHAM · Sep 20, 2011

And it's a good value when on sale.

mshu7 · Sep 20, 2011

Where/how are you guys finding the Toyota 0w20 for $5/qt.??? I called a handful of Toyota dealers in Indy today and they were all $7.xx per quart.

Cooper · Sep 20, 2011

The Toyota oil is not on my list of oils to use in my car. I understand the rational of using it, but it is not readily available in my situation.

67Customs · Sep 20, 2011

Mobil 1 0W-20 is my favorite mostly because it is the most readily available for me.

GumbyJarvis · Sep 21, 2011

If I was you I would go with Eneos, easy to pick up at NAPA, good price, runs great in Asian Import cars, I am going to use it in the truck next! (Yes, its an Asian Oil, bit my AMERICAN TOUGH FORD has a Mazda engine LOL)

ffracer · Sep 21, 2011

Two questions:

1. Where can you get Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0w20 or PP in 5 qt jugs. Never seen it. Only M1 is sold around here in 1qt bottles. Despite it is cold in the winter. Walmart, Autozone, Advance -none have it.

2. Will 0W-20 or 5W-20 synthetic be adequate protection for revving to 6000 rpm regularly?

I used OW-30 M1 in two vehicles that got driven hard and wear was a non-factor. Both in excess of 200k miles.

Thanks

CATERHAM · Sep 21, 2011

Originally Posted By: ffracer

Will 0W-20 or 5W-20 synthetic be adequate protection for revving to 6000 rpm regularly?
Thanks

That depends on the application, but even with the lightest 20wt oil (Toyota 0W-20) if you have sufficient oil pressure at 6,000 rpm with the oil as hot as it ever gets then then yes you will have adequate protection.

HTSS_TR · Sep 21, 2011

Originally Posted By: ffracer
Two questions:

1. Where can you get Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0w20 or PP in 5 qt jugs. Never seen it. Only M1 is sold around here in 1qt bottles. Despite it is cold in the winter. Walmart, Autozone, Advance -none have it.

2. Will 0W-20 or 5W-20 synthetic be adequate protection for revving to 6000 rpm regularly?

I used OW-30 M1 in two vehicles that got driven hard and wear was a non-factor. Both in excess of 200k miles.

Thanks

Never seen Pennzoil Platinum 0w20 at retail stores in So Cal. Of 4-5 Walmarts within 20-25 miles from my house, only 1 Walmart has 5-qt jugs Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20 in stock. Valvoline Synpower 0W20 is available in both quart bottle and 5-qt jug at my Walmarts.

pbm · Sep 21, 2011

My local Walmarts have Mobil 1 0W20 in the 5 quart jugs but they don't have Valvoline Synpower 0w20 in 5 quart jugs...

OT but related...I would like opinions on whether there would be any differeence at start-up (wear-wise) using 5w20 vs. 0w20 in NY winter temps (teens to a low of about 0*F occasionally).

I have a nice amount of 5w20 in my stash that I would use in my Corolla if I thought it had low temp. properties that equalled 0w20 in the temps that I see...I'll stick with 5w30 in the summer...

addyguy · Sep 22, 2011

Amsoil's group-III oils (XL, and now OE) have always seemed to show good results. I'm betting their 0W-20 OE is a great low-cost 0W-20 option.

Sonic · Sep 23, 2011

Originally Posted By: pbm

I love those big jugs...

Heck yeah! Oh, wait, what are we talking about here?

Cooper · Oct 3, 2011

How about Pennzoil Ultra 0w20? Has anyone seen this oil yet?

Patman · Oct 3, 2011

Originally Posted By: Cooper
How about Pennzoil Ultra 0w20? Has anyone seen this oil yet?

It doesn't exist (at least not according to the Pennzoil website)

Cooper · Oct 3, 2011

Here is the .pdf for the MSDS for Pennzoil Ultra 0w20. So, it sounds like it either exists or is on the way.

buster · Oct 3, 2011

Originally Posted By: ffracer
Two questions:

1. Where can you get Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0w20 or PP in 5 qt jugs. Never seen it. Only M1 is sold around here in 1qt bottles. Despite it is cold in the winter. Walmart, Autozone, Advance -none have it.

2. Will 0W-20 or 5W-20 synthetic be adequate protection for revving to 6000 rpm regularly?

I used OW-30 M1 in two vehicles that got driven hard and wear was a non-factor. Both in excess of 200k miles.

Thanks

Walmart.

buster · Oct 3, 2011

You could also try Mobil Super 0w20. That is more likely on par with your Toyota/Valvoline/Platinum 0w20's. IMO.

http://www.mobil.us/USA-English-LCW/carengineoils_products_mobil-super-synthetic-0w20.aspx#

Quote:
Mobil 1, our line of advanced full synthetics, uses the latest in additive and base oil technologies for ultimate performance and protection. Mobil Super Synthetic is a full synthetic that uses synthetic-base oils and provides performance consistent with many synthetics in the market.

swirlparanoid · Oct 3, 2011

Originally Posted By: Cooper
Here is the .pdf for the MSDS for Pennzoil Ultra 0w20. So, it sounds like it either exists or is on the way.
whoa, that would be awesome if that's the case

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