Originally Posted By: Ramblejam
Originally Posted By: doublebase
I always thought Motorcraft synthetic blend had a pretty robust additive package? I was surprised to see it so weak...I'll have to check Motorcraft off my list of oils to buy.
Don't conflate this particular oil with the entire lineup; it's formulated specifically, and only recommended for, the 2.0L Atkinson-cycle cars (Fusion Hybrid, MKZ Hybrid, C-Max).
Maximizing efficiency in a new engine design, and minimizing wear (BiTOG standards here...) in a 10+ year old, timing-chain equipped 1ZZ-FE are different formulation considerations.
I always assumed that 0w20 oils were interchangeable with 5w20 oils because they are both 20 weights at operating temps while the 0w20 would also offer better start-up wear and MPG while cold....plus it probably contains more PAO.
Now I'm being told that some of these 0w20's are being formulated for 'fuel economy' over 'wear protection'...how revolting!
I have a couple of cases of TGMO and I haven't decided what to use it in....Am I to believe that this oil is one of these 'economy over durability' oils???....