I was in Walmart today purchasing oil for my car when I noticed Mobile 1 0W-16 on the shelf
I have never seen this before. The label said “For select Hondas and Toyotas”.
Which models ask for this oil? I have been using Mobile 1 0W-20 in both of my Hondas with no problem.
Cavell
March 30, 2019, 5:33pm
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And the German Honda buyers just chuckle. And than put in some 0-40
It’s been in use for more than 20 years in Japan.
Coming soon to the USA; Poured in Japan Since the Late 1990s The new ILSAC specification for passenger car motor oils, GF-6, is expected to have a first license date of April 1, 2018 — although, this license date has been delayed several times...
Boy Howdy…THAT is thinny thin thin…
I noticed the 2019 Toyota Rav4 and Camry call for 0w-16 oil in their 4-cyl engines.
The stuff has been around for years. It’s known as 3-In-1 oil or sewing machine oil.
Cavell
March 31, 2019, 2:03pm
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is that a typo in the oil news link? its not OW-16. its 0W-16
You ought to see the tolerances on Honda engines. They have select colored bearings to bring the main and rod clearances into 0.001 inch range. I am sure that Toyota, not to be outdone, has the same clearances on their engines.