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Seems pretty inexpensive compared to a lot of the oils out there. Wondering if anyone is using or has used it, and how they like it.

Use Motorcraft 5W20 synblend in all 3 vehicles. Excellent oil, very good price.

I wouldn't use it in the '09 under warranty, might be an issue.

'09 Corolla's say 0W20 or 5W20.

I wonder what the '09 Vibe is supposed to use? I assumed it would be 5W30 but maybe not.

Quote, originally posted by Raven »I wouldn't use it in the '09 under warranty, might be an issue.Why? Because it is a synthetic blend? I thought as long as the ASI standards were met by the oil used, and you still obey the intervals specified in the users manual, that would be ok?

Quote, originally posted by Raven »I wonder what the '09 Vibe is supposed to use? I assumed it would be 5W30 but maybe not.5w20 or 0w20 - both are listed right on the oil cap.

No problem then.

I believe Honda and Ford have recommended 5W20 for several years now.......and probably would prefer you use 0WXX since 0W is only availabe in synthetic.

Quote, originally posted by djb383 »I believe Honda and Ford have recommended 5W20 for several years now.......and probably would prefer you use 0WXX since 0W is only availabe in synthetic.Toyota has also issued a notice that 5W20 is fine for the 1.8 l engines used in the older Vibes (and Corollas, Matrices, etc.) although they were originally specified to use 5W30 as shown on the filler cap and manuals.

I am thinking of going 0w40 Synthetic for 10,000 Mile. in the 05 that will have 50,000 next change What do you all think?

Quote, originally posted by Digger »I am thinking of going 0w40 Synthetic for 10,000 Mile.Why the higher viscosity (40) rather than the Toyota recommendation for 20 or 30 weight?

I run 0w30 Castrol Syntec in my Subie.. It's the only oil on the shelves that is 100% German made, which holds them to MUCH stricter TUV standards... Running a 0wXX in the general car is totally not needed though... I use it so it flow into my Turbo quickly... It's also a vERY stable oil..

Quote, originally posted by Digger »I am thinking of going 0w40 Synthetic for 10,000 Mile. in the 05 that will have 50,000 next change What do you all think?Do what you want but here's some good reading from a pretty sharp fella that says thinner is better. http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/aehaas/

the ow-40 is what my new car is calling for. I am more concerned about the 10,000 mile interval. I change now every 5,000. The 10,000 is what the manual calls for in the new car.

What new car calls for 0W40???????

I think the oil is for diesel engines.We ran 0w40 in our large trucks at work.They were stored outside at -40.

I used the Motorcraft 5-W-20 in the 2006 Focus that I used to lease. As long as I bought by the case, I remember the price to be fairly reasonable.

Quote, originally posted by prathman »Toyota has also issued a notice that 5W20 is fine for the 1.8 l engines used in the older Vibes (and Corollas, Matrices, etc.) although they were originally specified to use 5W30 as shown on the filler cap and manuals.According to the TSB, it is only approved for use in the 1ZZ-FE (Base/XR) engines, NOT for the 2ZZ-GE (GT/XRS).

Quote, originally posted by djb383 »What new car calls for 0W40???????I am getting a Smart car. It comes from the factory and calls for 0w-40 every 10,000 mile. My wife will be driving the vibe for the most part. If I change the vibe to synthetic oil I will most likely extend the miles in between changes.

Quote, originally posted by Digger »I am getting a Smart car. It comes from the factory and calls for 0w-40 every 10,000 mile. My wife will be driving the vibe for the most part. If I change the vibe to synthetic oil I will most likely extend the miles in between changes.So why not use the lower viscosity that's recommended for the Vibe in the Vibe and the higher one in the Smart? I don't see any particular reason why you feel you have to use the same oil in both.Frankly I'm a bit surprised at the 40 weight recommendation for the Smart since it goes against the trend toward recommending lighter weight oils both for improved fuel efficiency and for better lubrication in today's engines that are made to stricter tolerances.

I plan on useing the proper viscosity in each car. As far as the smart goes, I do not have it yet and I think the viscosity is dif. for west & south than it is for East & north

I finally have the ability to change the oil in our cars... Was out at mal*wart looking today for oil and found this stuff. I need 5w20 in the Hyundai and the shop I had been bringing mine to was a blend of some description and I kinda liked it... Motorcraft was the only blend they had in stock. You can't beat the price. $11.50 for the 5 quart jug. I seem to be reading good things about it so hopefully all goes well. What kind of life expectancy should I see with this stuff? I was doing 4k changes with the blend from the shop, I trust that would be ok here.

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic » I was doing 4k changes with the blend from the shop, I trust that would be ok here. Should be fine, I see no reason not to do this if it's been working for you in the past!