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Originally Posted by SentraSE-R
I don't think you should be running such thin oil in such an old engine. Toyota's TSB EG018-06 recommends 5W-20W in certain '06 engines, and 0W-20W only in the '06 and newer 2AZ-FE engine used in the Camry, Solara, Highlander, and RAV-4. It specifically says not to run those thinner oils in older engines. |
I'm ok with it for these reasons:
1) I trust Toyota engines longevity
2) I read the Oil Manufacturers Data Sheets to make my decision on viscosity
3) The colder temps have set in here in Buffalo
4) you get a bad feeling when you turn the key when it's 0 deg F in January
5) I currently have less than $800 into the car including tax, title, reg
6) I think you can choose an oil for your needs, race cars need thick oil due to heat, hyper milers barely tax their engine
As Sean says:
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Originally Posted by Sean.Heihn
....There is no difference between 0w-20 and 5w-20 at operating temp, the 0w is thinner than the 5w cold, but all oil is substantially thicker cold than at temp.
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Also, just based on the oil viscosity data, the thread starters claim is reasonable knowing the oil is less thick, and that Auto makers are using thinner oils