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Old 01-23-2012, 07:12 PM   #186
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Originally Posted by DSR2409 View Post
Also, someone mentioned the BRZ/FRS will require 0w20...I don't know if that is confirmed, but it would make sense, since most newer cars are using that viscosity, and, to my knowledge, no one makes a conventional 0w20...
Most cars are specifying 0w-20 now. If the first number is 0 that's better since it means it's thinner when cold, so more oil can flow upon startup, reducing wear. I think the only way to get 0w-20 is synthetic, as non-synthetics have poor viscosity index.
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