Originally Posted By: kschachn
Why is it "scary water"? I really don't get this. There's a lot of "stuff" that goes into an oil formulation and specification, viscosity is one of them - but viscosity isn't everything.
If the engine manufacturer determines that the specified lubricant is adequate, why does any number become scary?
Originally Posted By: MrQuackers
0w-4 is scary water OMG
Originally Posted By: Miller88
Wateroil!
I was just being facetious. I don't see anything wrong with lighter oils. I run 0w-20 in one of my vehicles. If I bought something that required 0w-16, that's exactly what I would run.
Why is it "scary water"? I really don't get this. There's a lot of "stuff" that goes into an oil formulation and specification, viscosity is one of them - but viscosity isn't everything.
If the engine manufacturer determines that the specified lubricant is adequate, why does any number become scary?
Originally Posted By: MrQuackers
0w-4 is scary water OMG
Originally Posted By: Miller88
Wateroil!
I was just being facetious. I don't see anything wrong with lighter oils. I run 0w-20 in one of my vehicles. If I bought something that required 0w-16, that's exactly what I would run.