Casually scrolling through the owner's manual for our recently acquired 2010 Toyota Avalon, when I see the following passage:
■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE 10W-30 oil may be used. However, it should be replaced with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil change.
The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather. The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Oh the joy after seeing these words! I mean, I was going to use M1 0W-40 or Castrol EDGE 0W-40 anyways, (or anything else in Porsche A40 flavor). But having those words in the actual owner's manual just gave me all kinds of warm and fuzzy feelings. These days most owner's manuals just dictate to "stick with 0W-20, or engine will self destruct", so a bit of common sense in the older owner's manuals is like a breath of fresh air on a crispy morning at the mountains, "The Sound of Music" style.
Alright, carry on. Just had to express my appreciation for the days of the past. ༼ʘ̚ل͜ʘ̚༽
■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE 10W-30 oil may be used. However, it should be replaced with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil change.
The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather. The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Oh the joy after seeing these words! I mean, I was going to use M1 0W-40 or Castrol EDGE 0W-40 anyways, (or anything else in Porsche A40 flavor). But having those words in the actual owner's manual just gave me all kinds of warm and fuzzy feelings. These days most owner's manuals just dictate to "stick with 0W-20, or engine will self destruct", so a bit of common sense in the older owner's manuals is like a breath of fresh air on a crispy morning at the mountains, "The Sound of Music" style.
Alright, carry on. Just had to express my appreciation for the days of the past. ༼ʘ̚ل͜ʘ̚༽