Well it took a week longer than planned but we have the No VII series of oils put together. They are consistent with the respective PCMO and Euro series.
0W oils are a compromise. It is possible to blend 0W engine oils without VII, however, the results wouldn't be optimal. As far as I know it is difficult to get a decent NOACK value and a stable product without using VII for a 0W motor oil. Then again, I could be wrong. I am not an expert, just a hobbyist. A month ago we thought that even the oils listed in the PDS were not possible without using VII.Not complaining here, just hoping to be educated.
In your link, there weren't any 0w oils. Is that simply because you haven't gotten around to them yet, or because there is something in VIIs that allow an oil to meet the pumpability tests for the 0w standard--that you can't get, without those VIIs?
Just a question, not trying to be a jerk here. Why exactly do you think would you need a 0w oil? 5wXX oil will work perfectly fine 98%+ of the time just about anywhere in the continental states.Not complaining here, just hoping to be educated.
In your link, there weren't any 0w oils. Is that simply because you haven't gotten around to them yet, or because there is something in VIIs that allow an oil to meet the pumpability tests for the 0w standard--that you can't get, without those VIIs?
Just a question, not trying to be a jerk here. Why exactly do you think would you need a 0w oil? 5wXX oil will work perfectly fine 98%+ of the time just about anywhere in the continental states.
But yes, Rod Knock answered your question on this oil. Either you’d end up with a substandard oil because it was super thin, or else you’d need VIIs to hit the 0w ratings.
I use 10w30 in my Impreza year round, and was actually researching 10w30s for summer in my EcoBoost… til I found HPL. If where you’re at is >0*F year round, there’s no concerns at all with a 10w rating.If you were asking about my personally, I hope 0w isn't necessary. I put 10w oil in my Camry.
Just a question, not trying to be a jerk here. Why exactly do you think would you need a 0w oil? 5wXX oil will work perfectly fine 98%+ of the time just about anywhere in the continental states.
But yes, Rod Knock answered your question on this oil. Either you’d end up with a substandard oil because it was super thin, or else you’d need VIIs to hit the 0w ratings.