oil weight 1.9L vs 2.4 L

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bikeman1
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oil weight 1.9L vs 2.4 L

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Hi gang. Just changed my oil for the first time on my 2009 2.4L. Was surprised to see that 5W20 is the recommended weight. Truthfully, I always wondered how 5W30 was thick enough for the old 1.9L. how do engine designers set up the clearances to work with thinner oils? I understand why thinner oils are "greener" and appreciate that, but do we sacrifice bearing wear and engine life in the long haul?Any lube geeks out there....
Gamma Vibe ==> 2007 Base 5-speed, Neptune
Delta Vibe ==> 2009 Base 2.4L 5-speed, Red Hot Metallic
but still more bikes than Vibes....
star_deceiver
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Re: oil weight 1.9L vs 2.4 L (bikeman1)

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http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/This site will answer all of your questions then give you tons more. Every possible opinion on any oil product!And the 5w20 works great!
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Old Tele man
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Post by Old Tele man »

...per the Owners Manual we're running 5W20 (synthetic) in our 2009 Vibe Base 1.8L.
...and the Devil said: "...yes, but it's a DRY heat!"
• 2014 Prius 1.8L eCVT
• 2009 Vibe 1.8L 4A
• 2004 Vibe 1.8L 4A
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Re: oil weight 1.9L vs 2.4 L (bikeman1)

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2021 Ram 1500 4x4 CCSB
2019 Ram 3500 4x4 CCSB srw 8HP75 (traded in - 04/15/21)
2016 Ram 3500 4x4 RCLB Dually w/stick (traded in - 05/10/19)
2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 Cheyenne 4x4 (Traded in - 03/30/16)
2009 Vibe. (Traded in - 12/12/12)
bikeman1
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Re: oil weight 1.9L vs 2.4 L (star_deceiver)

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Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver »http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/This site will answer all of your questions then give you tons more. Every possible opinion on any oil product!And the 5w20 works great!wow -- everything you always wanted to know about oil but were afraid to ask! Thanks D.C.
Gamma Vibe ==> 2007 Base 5-speed, Neptune
Delta Vibe ==> 2009 Base 2.4L 5-speed, Red Hot Metallic
but still more bikes than Vibes....
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