Thread: 0W-16 is here!
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Old 03-04-2019, 03:06 AM   #1 (permalink)
hayden55
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0W-16 is here!

So I've been using Walmart's Super tech 0w-20 Synthetic since it came out a couple years ago, but this crap is always sold out and I end up having to check the other Walmart's in town or order on line (also Amazon basic oil has the same bottling company). Low and behold, that didn't happen this time, but look what I found. 0w-16 for $15.98 for 5 quarts. You can't beat the prices of either of these which is why the 20w is usually sold out. But the 0w-16 sparked my interest as before now it was only available for $40/5qt in the USA from either (2010 insight uses 0w-16 oil, 3019+ camry as well) Toyota/Honda/Ravenol/autozone recycled bottles which makes no sense cost wise. Excited to test this stuff. Anybody have any ideas for testing fuel economy vs 20w? It's hard to think of ways to quantify a 1-2% gain. I know that I will use this and a oem filter and send in the analysis at 10k and see if the doctor recommends it. Either way if the wear looks good the swap from 16w cost me 0$ over 20w which is nice.

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