with how aggressive some of the members on here are, i don't suppose i'm particularly surprised... i never expected that people would tell me i have no idea what i'm talking about, when i stated the simple fact that 0w20 is about fuel economy rather than engine durability! to any experienced mechanic that's not a topic worthy of debate, it's just an obvious trend across the entire industry. i didn't think i was "stirring it up" when i posted sincere advice on that matter, although i certainly have since discovered otherwise.
i guess what i'm missing here is, do those jigs not imitate a test used by entities that certify oil? it's been a while since i watched a project farm oil video, but i thought that was the gist of his explanation of what the jig is for. i know his hot plate tests are definitely meant to imitate standardised tests used by such entities.
and as for a gate hinge lubricant,
lubriplate chain and cable fluid is top notch for stuff like that!