, or squeak to a stop. OOH I hated that. It happened a few times in my bug days. Thick oil is better than thin in hot situations. It can handle heat and dilution better.I know, thin oil dissipates heat better. It also disappears faster. Here is my anecdotal
evidence. I had a Datsun pick up with a 1.6. The radiator went bad, but was manage-able. Except if you weren't aware of the condition and drove til the engine seized and detonated through a piston. Seized and bent the rod. I bought a hulk and used the, head, piston and rod. The journal and the shells had survived the carnage overhead without damage. I put the engine back together and got another 50k out of it. The oil was what S was current in the late 70's Castrol 20w50. Been a thick oil guy since. Putting 0w20 in the Camry goes against my better judgment
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evidence. I had a Datsun pick up with a 1.6. The radiator went bad, but was manage-able. Except if you weren't aware of the condition and drove til the engine seized and detonated through a piston. Seized and bent the rod. I bought a hulk and used the, head, piston and rod. The journal and the shells had survived the carnage overhead without damage. I put the engine back together and got another 50k out of it. The oil was what S was current in the late 70's Castrol 20w50. Been a thick oil guy since. Putting 0w20 in the Camry goes against my better judgment