Thread: 0W-16 Oil
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Old 08-28-2020, 05:42 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by FR-S2GT86 View Post
Has anyone with forced induction tried this new 0W-16 oil developed specifically for boosted, direct injected engines in any of their cars yet?

I'm suspecting it may not work quite right with the VVT system in the FA20/4U-GSE and may cause some codes to start appearing concerning the cam timings.
I asked Bubba about 0W-16 weight oil and he says you might as well put kerosene in the crankcase.
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