Can I use 5W 40 instead of 5W20?
5W20 offers better fuel economy than 5W40 and some engines are optimised for using it and lubricating some parts. If you drive short distances only and engine remains cold, then using W40 instead W20 is not an optimal choice.
Which oil is thicker 5w20 or 10W 40?
For 10w40 motor oils, they tend to be a bit thicker than the 5w40 but still, rather thin and tend to work well in lubricating moving parts of engines during startup. The 40 denotes that the oil will be a little thicker as compared to an average oil when exposed to the heat of an engine which is running.
What kind of oil do you put in a Toyota Camry?
If everything else is the same, an engine will last longer if synthetic oil is used because synthetic oil does not break down as rapidly as mineral oils. Toyota Camry Recommended Oil by Year. The following table provides the recommended oil viscosity for Toyota Camry’s broken down by year and model from 2007-2021.
What kind of lubrication does a Toyota use?
Many new Toyota models are certified for a new, zero-weight synthetic lubrication standard, or 0W-20. This lower viscosity oil pumps better when cold, yet provides uniform lubrication, reduced friction and better overall efficiency than conventional engine oil.
What kind of oil does a Toyota 5W use?
Toyota 5W-30/5w-20 oil guarantees easy starting and lubrication of the engine in cold weather and is an oil of exceptional quality with excellent performance. Oil with high quality additives, supports the excellent engine performance and low fuel consumption, which makes it the most widely used oil.
How often do you need to change synthetic oil in a Toyota?
Only Toyota vehicles in which 0w-20 synthetic oil is required (except for the 2TR-FE & 3UR-FBE Engines*) have been approved for extended oil change intervals of 10,000-miles/12-months. (However, you should continue to check the oil level regularly and top off if needed. That will help your engine get the full benefit of synthetic oil.)