Originally Posted By: StevieC
Originally Posted By: JTK
Originally Posted By: StevieC
I have the same engine in my '06 with the same page from the Manual...Would never use a 5w20 in this engine...
I appreciate the insight. There have been some pretty significant changes between the 2001-2006 and 2007+ 2.7L however.
-Different cylinder heads
-Different PCV system
-Different variable runner length intake plenum
-Electronic throttle body
-Coil-on-plug ignition
(just to name a few)
I'm not hard set on 5w20, but I've used it for years on vehicles that spec'd it (and some that didn't) will no ill effect. I see no reason to avoid it.
Joel
Joel,
Minor updates... Nothing huge... The heads were changed to increase power output as the older 2.7's were a bit lazy off the line.
Also because they also changed valve timing for better NOX reduction from what i'm told...
Stevie,what does that motor run on? 87 octane fuel?