Hello all--
Replaced the old girl 4Runner with a 4cyl RAV4.
I've heard dual VVT-i can be finicky about oil viscosity, but I'm considering using something slightly stouter than the 0w20 here in the south. We've had a lot of days over 100F.
2AR-FE has higher viscosity oils recommended in other countries, and I'm thinking of using a 0w30 AFE or doing a 5w30 Valvoline ML synthetic (we use that in the other vehicle as well).
I drive a lot of interstate miles in the heat (~40mi/daily commute).
Am I likely to encounter the VVTi knock with a 30w oil? Should I just not worry about it and use the 0w20 VML?
Replaced the old girl 4Runner with a 4cyl RAV4.
I've heard dual VVT-i can be finicky about oil viscosity, but I'm considering using something slightly stouter than the 0w20 here in the south. We've had a lot of days over 100F.
2AR-FE has higher viscosity oils recommended in other countries, and I'm thinking of using a 0w30 AFE or doing a 5w30 Valvoline ML synthetic (we use that in the other vehicle as well).
I drive a lot of interstate miles in the heat (~40mi/daily commute).
Am I likely to encounter the VVTi knock with a 30w oil? Should I just not worry about it and use the 0w20 VML?
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