Synthetic VS. Regular oil reliability - Toyota Yaris Forums

01-06-2010, 06:40 PM

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TheSilkySmooth

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Originally Posted by chai

I might be seeing -40C temperatures next month...

Well, dont put M1 0w-30 AFE in (im running it now) Its too thick for a FE oil - though its SUPPOSED to have good cold flow properties. I even had to take my high efficiency BOSH oil filter off due to loud valvatrain and other noised at a 15 degF cold start. I would opt for Pennzoil Platinum 5w-20 or (0w20 if toyota approves) or a pan heater and a blosk heater - AND a heated garage

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