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Toyota has been advising its dealers since the second quart of this year that significant change is coming. Specifically, dealers say Toyota is telling them that over the next several years, Toyota, Scion and Lexus (and other manufacturers for that matter) will slowly change to SAE 0W-20 synthetics. Dealers are told this change is driven by more stringent emission certifications around Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards and ULEVII.
Since some of the new makes and model requiring SAE 0W-20 synthetics are now hitting the market, Toyota has taken the lead in advising its dealers about what to expect.
First it says Toyota is not the only OEM to adopt the new standard. In fact, it's telling dealers several other OEMs already require the new engine oil technology and many others will by 2011.
Now for the big one - price. SAE 0W-20 does not come cheap. In fact, dealers say they are told 0W-20 (in cases) will cost roughly 3 times that of 5W-20 in bulk. This will reportedly result in an increase of $23 to $35 for a lube oil and filter change. At the same time, dealers say higher prices are expected as the transition takes place from 5W-20 to 0W-20, especially since demand for 0W-20 will initially be low and addressed with quart and drum purchases rather than bulk. At the same time, dealers add that Toyota says by the years end the price differential for an oil change with SAE 0W-20 will likely drop to less than $20 as demand increases and supply builds.
So what's in it for the customer?
Toyota is advising its dealers there are several advantages gained by using SAE 0W-20. These include enhanced engine protection at high and low temperatures, improved fuel economy, and reduced engine deposits. In addition, Toyota says, IF oil drain intervals are increased to 10K miles (something they are reportedly studying), this alone pays for the increased cost of oil.
http://www.jobbersworld.com/August 10, 2009.htm
Toyota has been advising its dealers since the second quart of this year that significant change is coming. Specifically, dealers say Toyota is telling them that over the next several years, Toyota, Scion and Lexus (and other manufacturers for that matter) will slowly change to SAE 0W-20 synthetics. Dealers are told this change is driven by more stringent emission certifications around Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards and ULEVII.
Since some of the new makes and model requiring SAE 0W-20 synthetics are now hitting the market, Toyota has taken the lead in advising its dealers about what to expect.
First it says Toyota is not the only OEM to adopt the new standard. In fact, it's telling dealers several other OEMs already require the new engine oil technology and many others will by 2011.
Now for the big one - price. SAE 0W-20 does not come cheap. In fact, dealers say they are told 0W-20 (in cases) will cost roughly 3 times that of 5W-20 in bulk. This will reportedly result in an increase of $23 to $35 for a lube oil and filter change. At the same time, dealers say higher prices are expected as the transition takes place from 5W-20 to 0W-20, especially since demand for 0W-20 will initially be low and addressed with quart and drum purchases rather than bulk. At the same time, dealers add that Toyota says by the years end the price differential for an oil change with SAE 0W-20 will likely drop to less than $20 as demand increases and supply builds.
So what's in it for the customer?
Toyota is advising its dealers there are several advantages gained by using SAE 0W-20. These include enhanced engine protection at high and low temperatures, improved fuel economy, and reduced engine deposits. In addition, Toyota says, IF oil drain intervals are increased to 10K miles (something they are reportedly studying), this alone pays for the increased cost of oil.
http://www.jobbersworld.com/August 10, 2009.htm
