What cars use 5w20 oil?
Mobil 1™ 5W-20 is recommended by ExxonMobil for all types of modern gasoline-powered vehicles, including high-performance turbocharged, supercharged, multi-valve fuel injected engines found in passenger cars, SUVs, light vans and light trucks.
Can I use 5W 20 oil in my car?
5w20 oil is fairly light oil and is generally designed to work with newer engines. However, sometimes if the manufacturer approves, you can use 5w20 instead of 5w30 because 5w30 motor oil is a suitable choice for hotter climates where thinner oils tend to break down under high temperatures.
Is 5W 20 full synthetic?
Mobil 1 5W-20 is an advanced full synthetic motor oil designed to keep your engine running like new by providing exceptional wear protection, cleaning power and overall performance. Mobil 1 5W-20 is a high-performance motor oil for all types of cars where this viscosity is recommended.
Will 5w-30 oil hurt a 5w20 engine?
Using 5W30 oil for your vehicle will not blow out the engine. Your vehicle runs best at 5W20 and this is the type of oil that is recommended by the manufacturer; I always advise customers to use the type of oil that the manufacturer recommends.
Will 0w20 hurt a 5W20 engine?
Does 0W20 damage the engine? If used on an engine that works with 5W20, it will improve fuel efficiency as it has less drag at the crankshaft and is better at startup during cold temperature. But if used to replace a 5W-30, it will be detrimental to your engine.
Do you really need to use 5W-20 oil?
Question: My owners manual species 5W-20 oil. Do I really need to use 5W-20 oil and why did my 2000 model year vehicle require a 5W-30 oil, while the exact same engine in my 2001, 2002 and newer engines “requires” a 5W-20 oil? Answer: You do not need to use a 5W-20 oil. In fact, we recommend that you DO NOT.
What’s the difference between 0W 20 and 5W 20?
A final parting topic is increased engine oil consumption. Consumers have been seeing that oil consumption rates with 20-weight oils (i.e. 0W-20 is a 20-weight oil) have increased substantially – sometimes shockingly.
Why do OEM manuals advise 5W-20 and 0W-30?
In these cases I suggest a switch to a different AMSOIL Signature Series oil from among the the 0W-20 (product code ASM), 5W-20 (ALM), 0W-30 (AZO) or 5W-30 (ASL). In most cases that product switch will greatly improve or resolve any oil-formulation-specific consumption problem, without being detrimental to protection or performance.
Why does 5W20 oil cause more engine wear?
When it condenses, it will form acids that micro etch the cylinder walls …or so I’m told. 5w-20 will cause more wear than a heavier oil in some absolute sense. What most can’t figure out is that the difference is between a potential 500k gas engine vs. a potential 450k engine. When’s the last time you heard of an engine seizing?
Why is 5W 20 oil recommended in OEM manuals?
We know that even OEM Lubrication Engineers do not agree with Ford and Honda’s calling for a 5W-20 oil, because the engines are designed for 30-weight oil, and engineers believe that a 20-weight oil will decrease engine life . (See 2007/2016 note below for detailed explanation.)
A final parting topic is increased engine oil consumption. Consumers have been seeing that oil consumption rates with 20-weight oils (i.e. 0W-20 is a 20-weight oil) have increased substantially – sometimes shockingly.
Can you add 5W20 oil to a car that is under warranty?
If you aren’t worried about the warranty, the oil might also have an effect on performance and fuel consumption. 0 to 5w20 is not that big a change, but could definitely cost you a couple MPG. Is the car under warranty? I wouldn’t add any 5W20 if it is under warranty and calls for 0W20.
When it condenses, it will form acids that micro etch the cylinder walls …or so I’m told. 5w-20 will cause more wear than a heavier oil in some absolute sense. What most can’t figure out is that the difference is between a potential 500k gas engine vs. a potential 450k engine. When’s the last time you heard of an engine seizing?