I'm running out the door right now to get it.
0W-16 is here!
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One use for 0w16 in a high mileage engine is to mix with engine flush … run it a short time … drain and put some substantial oil back in
Any pictures?
I like how Wolf's Head has a 0w16 before Castrol/XOM/SOPUS/Valvoline and even the boutiques Redline/Amsoil/RP/etc
I like how Wolf's Head has a 0w16 before Castrol/XOM/SOPUS/Valvoline and even the boutiques Redline/Amsoil/RP/etc
Originally Posted By: Kibitoshin
Originally Posted By: Crispysea
I just went into the local AAP and saw full synth Carquest 0W-16. What even specs this yet?
Toyota recommends 0W16 in their 2018 model year Camry and hybrids.
So since Toyota has built such good products are they trying to engineer some obsolescence back into the newer models. Its made me wonder enough to think about the day I replace my Corolla that its likely not going to be a Toyota!
Originally Posted By: Crispysea
I just went into the local AAP and saw full synth Carquest 0W-16. What even specs this yet?
Toyota recommends 0W16 in their 2018 model year Camry and hybrids.
So since Toyota has built such good products are they trying to engineer some obsolescence back into the newer models. Its made me wonder enough to think about the day I replace my Corolla that its likely not going to be a Toyota!
just looked on enginelabs to confirm the lubricant used in NHRA Pro Stockers today 0w2!!!! less friction for more go. of course thats a 1/4 mile at a time + the technology used to get 1500 naturally aspirated HP out of 500 cu in is staggering $$$$$$$$
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Snowblower oil?
Mine gets stored in a heated garage, so I'm not afraid of a monograde for it, even me, of all people.
Snowblower oil?
Mine gets stored in a heated garage, so I'm not afraid of a monograde for it, even me, of all people.
Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog
Any pictures?
I like how Wolf's Head has a 0w16 before Castrol/XOM/SOPUS/Valvoline and even the boutiques Redline/Amsoil/RP/etc
Wolf's Head is made by Amalie which is not exactly a small company and can run with the big boys.
Any pictures?
I like how Wolf's Head has a 0w16 before Castrol/XOM/SOPUS/Valvoline and even the boutiques Redline/Amsoil/RP/etc
Wolf's Head is made by Amalie which is not exactly a small company and can run with the big boys.
Originally Posted By: benjy
just looked on enginelabs to confirm the lubricant used in NHRA Pro Stockers today 0w2!!!! less friction for more go. of course thats a 1/4 mile at a time + the technology used to get 1500 naturally aspirated HP out of 500 cu in is staggering $$$$$$$$
Yup, 12 HP more. Might make the difference in top level pro-stock. But the carnage rate is phenomenal.
The hobby builders and weekend racers are staying away because some of them have to drive the car home after the race ...
just looked on enginelabs to confirm the lubricant used in NHRA Pro Stockers today 0w2!!!! less friction for more go. of course thats a 1/4 mile at a time + the technology used to get 1500 naturally aspirated HP out of 500 cu in is staggering $$$$$$$$
Yup, 12 HP more. Might make the difference in top level pro-stock. But the carnage rate is phenomenal.
The hobby builders and weekend racers are staying away because some of them have to drive the car home after the race ...
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Pics or it didn't happen!
Originally Posted By: skyactiv
We need someone on here to do a long term test on their WRX STi with it.
I think that may not be a long lived test!
We need someone on here to do a long term test on their WRX STi with it.
I think that may not be a long lived test!
Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog
I like how Wolf's Head has a 0w16 before Castrol/XOM/SOPUS/Valvoline and even the boutiques Redline/Amsoil/RP/etc
Penrite in Australia has had a few 0W-16 oils for a while now.
(Penrite Enviro 0W-16 link)
Just to show it's not all 20W50 here, and as some have suggested before - the reason we don't often spec 0w-20 in Oz is because we can't get it. Which is not correct.
(Shell Helix Ultra 0W-20 Link)
I like how Wolf's Head has a 0w16 before Castrol/XOM/SOPUS/Valvoline and even the boutiques Redline/Amsoil/RP/etc
Penrite in Australia has had a few 0W-16 oils for a while now.
(Penrite Enviro 0W-16 link)
Just to show it's not all 20W50 here, and as some have suggested before - the reason we don't often spec 0w-20 in Oz is because we can't get it. Which is not correct.
(Shell Helix Ultra 0W-20 Link)
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Originally Posted By: 4WD
One use for 0w16 in a high mileage engine is to mix with engine flush … run it a short time … drain and put some substantial oil back in
I thought about that, but diesel or kerosene would be far cheaper. I’ll try to go back and get a photo tomorrow.
One use for 0w16 in a high mileage engine is to mix with engine flush … run it a short time … drain and put some substantial oil back in
I thought about that, but diesel or kerosene would be far cheaper. I’ll try to go back and get a photo tomorrow.
Here is a Penrite 0W-16 sale from September 2016
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4203786/
And a Penrite 0W-16 UOA from May 2016
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4089236/
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4203786/
And a Penrite 0W-16 UOA from May 2016
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4089236/
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I’d wait a few years at least. Let the other guy be the one to find out how thin is too thin.
Originally Posted By: Driz
I’d wait a few years at least. Let the other guy be the one to find out how thin is too thin.
I have a belief that the engineers who say this oil is OK in the motors they have designed know more than the shade tree mechanics on BITOG.
I’d wait a few years at least. Let the other guy be the one to find out how thin is too thin.
I have a belief that the engineers who say this oil is OK in the motors they have designed know more than the shade tree mechanics on BITOG.
Originally Posted By: CKN
Originally Posted By: Driz
I’d wait a few years at least. Let the other guy be the one to find out how thin is too thin.
I have a belief that the engineers who say this oil is OK in the motors they have designed know more than the shade tree mechanics on BITOG.
Yes, the engineers concerned know more than any of us in Bitog its intended application parameters.
Do we know the parameters in question ? You bet.
There is a reason vehicle purchasers populace ,media included, has no access to OEM engineers in matters related to engineering issues.
Originally Posted By: Driz
I’d wait a few years at least. Let the other guy be the one to find out how thin is too thin.
I have a belief that the engineers who say this oil is OK in the motors they have designed know more than the shade tree mechanics on BITOG.
Yes, the engineers concerned know more than any of us in Bitog its intended application parameters.
Do we know the parameters in question ? You bet.
There is a reason vehicle purchasers populace ,media included, has no access to OEM engineers in matters related to engineering issues.
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