2006-07-29 03:42:54 · 8 answers · asked by BrAd 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The 0w-20 oil, is better for winter time use. means is more fluid like than the other weight oils.
2006-07-29 06:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 14⤊ 0⤋
I am not aware of 20 weight oil but at any rate multi-viscosity oils are needed if you are in a climate that experiences a winter season. Failure to do this could cause severe engine dammage when it gets cold out. The oil is too thick at this point to pass throught the oil pump and everywher else the engine needs lubrication. Only us the oil suggested by the auto manufacturer. They built the engine to the tolerances in the design and know what oil it needs.
2006-07-29 10:52:45 · answer #2 · answered by wzzrd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never seen any 0w - 20 however,,i wouldn't go to thinner oil,,if anything I would go with 5w-30
2006-07-29 10:47:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
0 20 is for very close tolerance engines, brgs etc... depends on how many miles on the vehicle. If anything , I would raise the weight of the oil depending on milage. more miles, more wear=thicker oil needed. If over 100k you might go to a 10-30..good luck. dont go too high...
2006-07-29 13:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by chazzv2001 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
0w/20 is quite a low viscosity oil i would be careful changing over.I know that a particular European make withdrew that spec and went back to 5/w20,the problem was oil consumption Regards Mick
2006-07-29 13:11:18 · answer #5 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's different, but used temporarily will not hurt anything. The viscosity is less(it's thinner), so not ideal for warm locations. If you are concerned or live in a really warm place, just do another oil change and all will be well.
2006-07-29 10:49:07 · answer #6 · answered by LUCIFER 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the mileage ,high mileage cars need thicker oil
2006-07-29 10:46:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋