Oil changes

By this logic, we should be expecting an increased amount of engine failures past 60k miles. I don't think we are seeing that though with Toyota, Honda or even Mazda vehicles. Also, how do you know that the engineers did not sign off on allowing 0w20 engine oil be used for daily driving in North America?


I agree about the thicker oil possibly offering more protection, but you have to remember, we are driving family cars, not race cars. No one is going to be cruising down the highway at 5k RPM for the whole stretch of their commute.

- The engineers had nothing to do with choosing 0w20. if it was up to them and CAFE credit wasnt a thing, we would all be using 5w30/40 right now.

- your bearings will only begin to wear at 100k+ miles. remember the saying that engines wear out and require thicker oil as they age?

Bottom line, there is nothing wrong with using 0w20 under average conditions. it's only when you drive aggressively, particularly in hot climates where 5w30/5w40 oil becomes ideal.
 
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