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The gain is mostly in the thickness when cold.
The 8.* cSt was measured at 100°C.
But even the 0W20 oils have a thickness of more than 40 cSt at 40°C (104°F), that must be over 100 cSt at a cold winter start.
The first digit is more important than the latter. I'd rather use 0W50 than 5W20.
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  lifetime FE over 0.2 Gmeter or 0.13 Mmile.
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