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1stToyota · 05-19-2009, 02:09 PM

So I guess if you just wanted to spend the extra $$$ to get group III, Amsoil's XL series might be the choice @ a cheaper cost than RP...

hatchbackkid82 · 05-19-2009, 02:25 PM

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07WYarisRS · 05-20-2009, 10:56 AM

Yeah Amsoil XL and Mobil1 are still the best bang for the buck out there in the Group III range.

Tamago · 05-20-2009, 11:16 AM

the 20 vs 30 is the COLD TEMP VISCOSITY

if it's cold outside, go with a 20

if it's warm outside, go with a 30

once the oil is up to temp it's a "5" anyway

1stToyota · 05-20-2009, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamago

the 20 vs 30 is the COLD TEMP VISCOSITY

if it's cold outside, go with a 20

if it's warm outside, go with a 30

once the oil is up to temp it's a "5" anyway

That's back-asswards

Tamago · 05-20-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stToyota

That's back-asswards

thanks for catchign my oil dyslexia ;)

The little red pill · 05-20-2009, 02:21 PM

A very basic way I use to remember the viscosity is like this:
example: 5w-30.
5 is how thin the oil gets which is important for cold weather
30 is how thick the oil gets which is important for protection in hot weather.

05-19-2009, 02:09 PM	#19
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05-20-2009, 10:56 AM	#21
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05-20-2009, 11:16 AM	#22
Tamago View User's Garage Drives: UZJ100 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Off Grid Posts: 4,916	the 20 vs 30 is the COLD TEMP VISCOSITY if it's cold outside, go with a 20 if it's warm outside, go with a 30 once the oil is up to temp it's a "5" anyway __________________ Been a long time messing with cars..

05-20-2009, 02:21 PM	#25
The little red pill Taking care of Bubbles Drives: 2009 Yaris LB "Bubbles" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: on my computer chair Posts: 100	A very basic way I use to remember the viscosity is like this: example: 5w-30. 5 is how thin the oil gets which is important for cold weather 30 is how thick the oil gets which is important for protection in hot weather. __________________ 2009 Absolutely Red LB. "Bubbles"

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