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quagss · 08-21-2018, 08:02 PM

I'm wondering if anyone has experiences to share of one of the following:

1. Using a thinner winter weight oil (0w-30 instead of 5w-30, etc)

2. Using 0w-16 oil

I ask because my Subaru is specced for 0w-20, but I am considering going with 0w-16 next change interval.

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quagss EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 11 Subi - '15 Subaru Impreza Premium Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thinner oil, anyone have experiences to share? I'm wondering if anyone has experiences to share of one of the following: 1. Using a thinner winter weight oil (0w-30 instead of 5w-30, etc) 2. Using 0w-16 oil I ask because my Subaru is specced for 0w-20, but I am considering going with 0w-16 next change interval.