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Originally Posted by SilverGlow
If Toyota says we can use 20 weight oil, then that means 0W-20 and 5W-20. At operational temperature both these oils will protect the same. The only difference is that in very cold temperatures, the 0W will pump a bit easier, but not a lot easier then the 5W.
Same for 5W-30 and 0W-30....an engine that runs on one can run on the other.
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The way I heard it explained from an expert was that the wider the viscosity the more polymers are needed and the harder it is for the molecules to stretch...something like that...under stress and heat the 5w-30 performs better.