Going back to 0w-20 for the winter

[userfriendly]

Two things I hate is 0w20 in a V8 and an unlocked footlocker.

 

[50yr Street Mech]

AZjeff.....I needed a beater for my daughter to use for Senior Year of H.S......This 06' Camry / 2AZ-FE / 4cyl / 120k fit the bill. It has air bags, ABS, A/C, power windows, & a radio. What more does a 16 year old need ???? It cost me $ 1500 bucks, original owner, maintenance records, private sale ( 0 taxes ). Yes, I did some work on it. Brake pads, brake fluid flush, coolant flush, new serpentine belt, serviced the tranny. Nothing crazy. Has plenty of metal on it's skin to keep her safe. The body is straight. Passed the magnet test. The engine and tranny are solid. No leaks or slippage. What more does a 16 yr old girl need ???? Back and forth to school and to whatever job she will have at that particular time. Yes, there will be plenty of "new" or "newer" cars/ SUV's in her class. She is VERY happy that she is getting this and doesn't have to buy a car. Awwwww....,,,no back up camera ? She'll just turn her head and look back. Awwwww...no bluetooth ? She'll get used to it. She has to pay the insurance and gas. That alone will make her miserable. Tough noogies. So did her parents......Sux to grow up.

 

[CKN]

You have proved that in your case, it may very well be good enough. I just ask about the oil temps because those can vary wildly between vehicles in the same operating conditions.

OK fair enough. Unfortunately the vehicle doesn't give me that information.

 

[6.7 CTD]

I’m one for thick oils when necessary, but let’s not pretend the 6.2L is that power dense. People keep mentioning that. It isn’t. Many other engines make more HP/liter. The 6.2L makes under 70 hp/liter, it’s kind of a boat anchor. The engine in our Carnival makes about 84 naturally aspirated.

I’m not ragging on the engine. It’s huge and makes good power, but it’s not that complex and certainly isn’t stressed.

Said boat anchor does 0-60 in 5.4 seconds (per car and driver) and runs a 14 second 1/4 mile in a shoebox shaped pickup. Not stressed? You’re referring to almost 500 ft-lbs. of torque. People often have a distorted perception of power output due to technological advancements. Many are accustomed to seeing large hp/liter engines making impressive power with small displacement, while large V8s reaching 400-500 naturally aspirated are dismissed as insignificant. IMO an engine doesn’t have to make Lamborghini or Ferrari level power to justify a higher viscosity oil.