0w20 Vs 5w20 Toyota Tundra
Both will thin out to a 20 weight when at operating temps.
0w20 vs 5w20 toyota tundra. So you may be wondering how they differ. It will never be -30C in Florida. Conventional oils cant meet the SAE 0W spec 5W oils may be either conventional or synthetic.
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0w will pump down to -35C. Owner had a brand new Tundra probably with the 57l and she was a saleswoman for some oil additive company. 0w20 is the best full synthetic but very costly.
Joined Dec 28 2004. Both oils are rated as a 20 weight oil at operating temp. But Toyota probably doesnt want to confuse people and figure people in using the cheapest 5w20.
1 Magnoson Moss Act 2 Toyota can analize my oil all they want no way to tell brand or certs from analysis but it will read in the 0w205w20 range. 0W20 is much better at cold starts and is a synthetic which that in itself creates more longevity. She added that additive to prove to her customers that it worked.
Theres a thread about it. Personally Id switch to the 0w20 unless their is a huge price differential or you have a stash of 5w20 you need to get rid of. Might even go to 5W30 depending on the heat and what my dealership says.