higher viscosity index for 0W-20, so thinner oil below 40C typically. That means less fuel consumption right after cold start.
Quick question about thin motor oil, specifically xW-20
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SAE 20 was being used at least into the 60s, 10w30 just more or less made it obsolete
This is a common fallacy, but the 20-grade oils of that time were not the same as the 20-grade oils of today. That was pre-HTHS but it was around 3, making it more of a 30-grade compared to today’s oils.
Mine goes on to say that under extreme operating conditions like high heat or towing, a higher viscosity will offer better protection.
So, hidden beneath the “one in their column” is a clear, practical statement on using a higher grade than 0W20.
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The 2019 Corolla owner's manual has that same exact statement.
What can you tow with a Corolla?
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It was the blurb about operating in extreme conditions, that a thicker viscosity would offer better engine protection. And then went on to say to switch back to 0W16 for "better fuel economy".
But,I do see Corollas,Hyundias,Kias,Civics,etc,with towing hitches on them.
Yes, the hidden message by the engineers is that viscosity matters when it comes to MOFT to prevent metal-to-metal contact between moving parts and engine wear.
^^^This!^^^
Just curious. You stated quick question. Are we supposed to read it quickly, or answer it quickly?
Quick update. I had the verbiage off slightly. Mine doesn’t say “towing” it says “high speed or under extreme load conditions”. And it says “better suited” not “better protection”. Screenshot below. Highlighting is mine
Close enough ... bottom line is they know engines being pushed beyond just "tootling around" will benefit from a thicker oil.
Yep been running 5-10w30’s and 0w40s in my Toyota’s for a while. The full saps 0w40 in the port injected 4Runner and the Tacoma with dual mode injection (port and direct) usually gets 5-10w30. Ran FS 0w40 for an interval and didn’t get any issues though.
I will also run a 0w20 when the 4 runner is just being used to putter around and get groceries.
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NICE!! That's EXACTLY what the 2019 Corolla's owner's manual says. I think us "thickies" may be smarter than we look
Common sense seems to run deep in our thick bloodNICE!! That's EXACTLY what the 2019 Corolla's owner's manual says. I think us "thickies" may be smarter than we look
Just like it has been mentioned before modern cars are designed to heat up as fast as possible, and maintain the heat in the engine bay as long as possible.
In modern cars the engine is basicly built in an ''air tight'' shelter and the only thing that sees airflow is the radiator. (which some times also has flaps in front of it)
Exhaust systems are also heavily insulated or made from twinwalled material to keep the heat in the exhaust for fast catalyst / DPF warm up.
With my bmw e90 325i i also noticed that even after being parked for 4 to 5 hours in freezing conditions the motor oil and coolant was still around 100F.
In modern cars the engine is basicly built in an ''air tight'' shelter and the only thing that sees airflow is the radiator. (which some times also has flaps in front of it)
Exhaust systems are also heavily insulated or made from twinwalled material to keep the heat in the exhaust for fast catalyst / DPF warm up.
With my bmw e90 325i i also noticed that even after being parked for 4 to 5 hours in freezing conditions the motor oil and coolant was still around 100F.
I will answer this way.
First, let me say I have driven two different Tacomas, both with the 2.7L 4 cylinder engine. 900,000 miles accrued. If I were ever to get back into that realm, my oil choices would be...
--Mobil 1 ESP X2 0W20.
--Mobil 1 EP 0w20.
First, let me say I have driven two different Tacomas, both with the 2.7L 4 cylinder engine. 900,000 miles accrued. If I were ever to get back into that realm, my oil choices would be...
--Mobil 1 ESP X2 0W20.
--Mobil 1 EP 0w20.
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They had some NASCAR teams in the late 70s who did lots of high & low tech innovations to get an extra jump on others. One of those teams invented an active grille guard similar to what your truck has. Some were also used in drag racing for quick heat control. Lots of them were on Dodge / Chrysler race cars.
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This is what Toyota recommends for the fj cruiser 1GR engine .
can someone explain how 5w30 is not ok but 10w30 is? they both have the same hot viscosity .
My Taurus Vulcan takes an obscene amount of time to warm up, esp. in the winter weather here in NY. I can go about 7 miles before the needle even budges on the gauge. First warm day I'm changing the thermostat, I'm thinking it may be stuck partially open. Although in the over 30 cars I've owned and wrenched on, I have yet to see a faulty T-Stat at all. **** thing is cold blooded for sure.
It appears they are concerned about possible shearing due to the lower viscosity base stock and higher VII concentration in the 5W-30.
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