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newhavenpatriot · 10-16-2009, 08:50 PM

Okay, so my car takes 5W30 oil. That's what Toyota recommends in the owner's manual. What is the difference between using conventional, synthetic blend, and full synthetic oil of the same weight and viscosity (5W30)? Also, would there be any benefit or harm in using 0W30 instead of 5W30?

10-16-2009, 08:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
newhavenpatriot Ecodriver Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 73 Auto. 2007 Yaris - '07 Toyota Yaris Team Toyota 90 day: 42.31 mpg (US) Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Oil: Conventional vs. Synthetic Blend vs. Full Synthetic Okay, so my car takes 5W30 oil. That's what Toyota recommends in the owner's manual. What is the difference between using conventional, synthetic blend, and full synthetic oil of the same weight and viscosity (5W30)? Also, would there be any benefit or harm in using 0W30 instead of 5W30? __________________ "Know your rights..... all three of 'em!"