Oct 23, 2018 · Oct 23, 2018. #19. To add to the above, I agree that the manual mentions engine damage that could be tied to viscosity, but that would be using 5w30 or 5w40 oil in 0w20 application. I can see someone being concerned about that, but not 0w20 vs 5w20. This is the same grade oil, just different winter rating. Jan 4, 2016 · Essentially 0w-30 does not protect your engine nearly as well as 0w-20 but is ideal for more extreme temperatures (temperatures of over 400°F). According to stikkitnow: While the 0w30 motor oil promises to protect your engine from tear, the 0w20 motor oil does this in a more outstanding and dramatic way. Aug 29, 2014 · At operating temp, the viscosity of the 0w20 oil is about 6 cst. [cst = centistocks which is just centipoise divided by the density]. At 120 degf, where the low temp light extinguishes, the viscosity is about 30 cst. At cold start up, at 32 degF, the viscosity is 300++ cst. If you used 0w30 oil, the viscosity at operating temp [212 degF, would Mar 6, 2013 · Full synthetic does come in 0w-20 but synthetic blend does not so you'll have to use 5w-20 which will be fine. Motorcraft Synthetic Blend doesn't offer a 0w-20 yet, but 5w-20 will work fine as well. Just be sure to request the 0w-20 weight if it's available. Or better yet, just buy your own oil and filter for $25-$30 (and often times less with Apr 5, 2013 · With regards to my choice of words, let me amend them, 0W20 is not a usual spec. of oil or readily available as 0W30/5W30. If Toyota GB supported the use of 0W20 then they would mandate its use by their Dealers, they don't hence 0W20 isn't mainstream. Jun 30, 2014 · Location. Los Angeles, CA. Jun 30, 2014. #1. Hey guys and gals, I am soliciting a little advice for my application, here's my ride and situation: 2010 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 4door Double Cab Short Bed 4.0L V6 with 52,000 miles Sees severe duty, stop and go, SoCal freeways, on/off road, towing, hauling, temps from 55F to 105F, dusty conditions. Dec 7, 2021 · If you are driving in high temperatures, like more than ninety degrees Fahrenheit, you can use 10w40 motor oil. If your vehicle is new and has a cold area, you can use 15w40 motor oil. Still, you should refer to your owner’s manual. 10w40 vs. 15w40 Subaru. The recommended motor oil for all Subaru engines is 0w20 and 5w30. Oct 11, 2022 · Can I use 5w40 instead of 5W-30 for BMW? BMW says you can use an: 0w40, 0w30, 5w30 or a 5w40 LL-1 oil in the USA. Btw… you can also use a LL-4 rated oil where a LL-1 oil is spec’d, but not vice versa! Maybe who ever changed you oil put too much oil in the engine. Can I use 5W-30 instead of 0w20 BMW? The ans is Yes, you can you 5w30 instead Jan 8, 2008 · The Prius in the EU is every 12 months or 10,000 miles I would like to see Toyota deny a warranty claim because a driver ran a 0W-30, or 0W-20 for that matter, instead of 5W-30. Plenty of dealership and qwikee loob places use bulk lube systems filled with crap no-name oil that are contaminated. Jan 14, 2016 · The Castrol EDGE 0W-20 sold in the US does not meet the new Volvo standard. The Volvo manual calls for 10,000-mile oil change intervals, with free service until 40,000 miles. I’ve had one oil change already but I’m not sure which oil the dealer used. When they serviced my 2012 model they used Castrol GTX 5W-30 at 7,500-mile intervals. RHFOoY.