Oil Viscosity Explained: 5w20 vs. 5w30 vs. 10w30 - AutoZone
In practical terms, oil viscosity affects engine start-up by determining how quickly oil reaches vital parts in colder conditions. Thinner oil, like 5W20, flows faster, reducing friction and wear during start-up and also improving fuel efficiency by reducing engine drag.
Best Engine Oil and Oil Filter For a Toyota MR2 SW20
2020年3月30日 · It is generally recommended that you use a 5W-40 or a 10W-40 engine oil in the SW20 Toyota MR2. If you have a modified MR2 you may want to go with something like a 0W-40 (for cooler environments) or a 10W-60 grade engine oil.
95 SW20 NA 3GSE engine oil recommendations - The MR2 …
2016年7月7日 · My advice is to run full synthetic 10w40 until it starts using oil, then drop down to a semi-synthetic. Well worn engines usually take a 15w40 mineral-based oil (ie Castrol GTX Modern Engine).
The Differences Between 0w20, 5w20, and 5w30 Oil Viscosity
2023年3月9日 · 0W20 oil is considered low viscosity and is often chosen for its cold-weather performance. The 0 indicates that it will flow better when the temperatures dip than the comparable 5W oils. In this rating, the 0 shows the winter viscosity, while the 20 represents the high-temperature rating.
What oil do you use? - The MR2 Owner's Club of New Zealand
2012年2月26日 · For a new/rebuilt engine I would use Valvoline VR1 Racing 10w40. Project: 1990 SW20 GT, 1992+ brake swap, 1992+ subframe swap, 1996 Celica turbo engine swap, 1996 MR2 LSD gearbox swap, Caldina Turbo coil-on-plug ignition, Link G4 Storm, 161kw @ 10psi. Re: What oil do you use? by Benckj » Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:26 pm.
what really is the recommended viscosity on 3sgte?
2007年7月20日 · At 75 F the thicker oil has a viscosity in the range of 250 cS while the thinner oil has a viscosity of 100 cS. The thicker stuff is 150 cS thicker. This is a very big difference. I am using the 20W-50 as my thicker oil example here." Synthetic oil: Oil type...Thickness at 75 F... at 212 F...at 302 F
[SW20 question] - What type of motor/ engine oil do you use
2020年1月20日 · The 3s and 5s were NOT designed for zero weight oil. Why would you not use the oil the engine was designed for? The zero would help during starting but once warmed up the engine will eat itself.
Engine oil for 3SGE SW20? : r/mr2 - Reddit
2019年7月20日 · While with the valve noise or oil loss, the heavier oil doesn't fix the problem but it can dampen it somewhat. For what it's worth, I run Shell Rotella T6 5w40 in my 3SGTE but turbo engines tend to run hotter and I regularly track my car.
0W20 vs 5W20 Synthetic Motor Oil: Different or Same? - CAR …
2023年7月24日 · Synthetic mix 5W-20 motor oil is less expensive than synthetic motor oil, but it protects better and lasts longer. Check out this video from Engineering Explained to learn more about the differences between synthetic and conventional motor oil!
WHAT IS 0W-20 MOTOR OIL? - Castrol
0w20 motor oil is a popular viscosity grade engine oil for different vehicle types. Learn more about selecting the right oil weight & grade for your vehicle.