Toyota Switching to 0w-20

its_ikon · Dec 18, 2009

Toyota Switching to 0w-20

all toyota brands will be transitioned over to 0w-20. i found this out after buying the new 4runner.

http://www.jobbersworld.com/August 10, 2009.htm

Toyota's Migration to SAE 0W-20 Synthetics
Toyota has been advising its dealers since the second quart of this year that significant change is coming. Specifically, dealers say Toyota is telling them that over the next several years, Toyota, Scion and Lexus (and other manufacturers for that matter) will slowly change to SAE 0W-20 synthetics. Dealers are told this change is driven by more stringent emission certifications around Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards and ULEVII.

Since some of the new makes and model requiring SAE 0W-20 synthetics are now hitting the market, Toyota has taken the lead in advising its dealers about what to expect.

First it says Toyota is not the only OEM to adopt the new standard. In fact, it's telling dealers several other OEMs already require the new engine oil technology and many others will by 2011.

Now for the big one - price. SAE 0W-20 does not come cheap. In fact, dealers say they are told 0W-20 (in cases) will cost roughly 3 times that of 5W-20 in bulk. This will reportedly result in an increase of $23 to $35 for a lube oil and filter change. At the same time, dealers say higher prices are expected as the transition takes place from 5W-20 to 0W-20, especially since demand for 0W-20 will initially be low and addressed with quart and drum purchases rather than bulk. At the same time, dealers add that Toyota says by the years end the price differential for an oil change with SAE 0W-20 will likely drop to less than $20 as demand increases and supply builds.

So what's in it for the customer?

Toyota is advising its dealers there are several advantages gained by using SAE 0W-20. These include enhanced engine protection at high and low temperatures, improved fuel economy, and reduced engine deposits. In addition, Toyota says, IF oil drain intervals are increased to 10K miles (something they are reportedly studying), this alone pays for the increased cost of oil.

JDMjody · Dec 18, 2009

i've been using mobil1 0w-30 since the summer.
surprised my smog doesnt say ULEV.

think i get 42mpg now hwy?!
just noticed.

xplicitcorolla99 · Dec 18, 2009

its about time the dealer is giving some good sh!t oil but i still change my own oil and go for eneos oil.

JspeXAE102 · Dec 19, 2009

i've been on the entire opposite end of the spectrum with 20W-50

its_ikon · Dec 19, 2009

i saw on another forum that the 2010 corolla is also getting 0w-20. anyone have a 2010 here to confirm? i bet there will be a lot of people that are surprised about the corolla using synthetic.

whydontyouchoos · Dec 19, 2009

ive been using 0W-30 for awhile now too

xplicitcorolla99 · Dec 19, 2009

ikonXone said: ↑

i bet there will be a lot of people that are surprised about the corolla using synthetic.

yup,there alot of people is afraid to use synthetic on there first oil change especially on 0weight.

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