Thinner oils are definitely better

[PT1]

Well, I woke up this morning and suddenly realized that all thinner oils are better than their more viscous counterparts. My new Toyota Rav4 with the 5w20 & 4cyl is by far the quietest and smoothest engine in the fleet. All others are 5w30. I do believe that oil flow is the key to less wear and that all cars should be switched to 0w20 and that the oil manufacturers should seriously consider a 0w10 or even a 0w5 oil for all the new vehicles.

 

[wannafbody]

I think a 0W0 would have the lowest viscosity for the best flow.

 

[JAG]

Your sig. says you are an engineer and I wouldn't expect an engineer to jump to a broad conclusion like that based on your one vehicle.

 

[Neil_A]

Did you wake up high?

 

[hate2work]

Thanks for sharing that, PT.

I'm gonna run out right now and buy enough thin oil to switch all my vehicles over

Did you wake up next to Haas?

 

[tropic]

PT1... you wanna run one of the Big Three for a bit? I hear there are a few job openings.

 

[Johnny]

Originally Posted By: JAG
Your sig. says you are an engineer and I wouldn't expect an engineer to jump to a broad conclusion like that based on your one vehicle.


That would be his profile said engineer. And, he did not say who he was an engineer for. Just might be a thin oil company.

 

[fsskier]

Consider todays date to also be part of the reasoning.
Lets all use -50W0 today. Or heat your oil on the stove each morning and install it hot, before driving to work.
Drain at work, keep it in your thermos bottle during the day.

(remember to label your thermos bottles, one should say "Oil", one should say "coffee"

No more cold wear problems!!

 

[Pablo]

Same lack of logic in reverse applies to all the questions thinking just one or two more grades higher vis will give better protection..........

 

[Badlees]

I run 5w20 in my Tacoma 4.0L and I have to say that it's smoother than 5w30. I used 10w30 a few months back and didn't like the way the motor dragged. To me, 5w20 is working.

 

[jmac]

You guys are taking this way to seriously

 

[Benzadmiral]

Yeah, I think several people have had their legs come off in PT1's hand.

 

[PT1]

Originally Posted By: fsskier
Consider todays date to also be part of the reasoning.


April Fools!!!!

 

[chevrofreak]

Oh, so you didn't really come to your senses?

Your loss!

 

[jstutz]

Originally Posted By: JAG
Your sig. says you are an engineer and I wouldn't expect an engineer to jump to a broad conclusion like that based on your one vehicle.


+1

 

[bradepb]

I just finished taking the fuel injection system off my car and installing a carburetor because everybody knows EFI was only to meet mileage and emissions standards, so it couldnt be better, I also filled my DOHC 24 valve with 10w-40

 

[Pablo]

I use bleach in my engine because of it's legendary cleaning ability and superior 4-ball results.

 

[cp3]

This is a little bit off topic, sort of.

I think that thinner may be the way to go as well and was considering mixing 75% 0W20 with 25% distilled water. It will be interesting to see the UOA....

 

[ViragoBry]

You did get one or two to come forward testifying to the 'smoothness' of thinner oil over thicker. A butt dyno is used to detect more power. What part of the human anatomy is used to detect greater smoothness?

Give me strength.

 

[UNC017]

Originally Posted By: Neil_A
Did you wake up high?


No, he woke up on April first.