Glossary / General

0W20

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Too Afraid to Ask

0W20 is a type of engine oil that works well in both cold and warm weather. The '0W' means it's good for winter, and '20' means it has a certain thickness when the engine is hot.

Technical Definition

0W20 is a multi-viscosity engine oil that has a low viscosity rating at low temperatures (the '0W' indicates winter performance) and a viscosity rating of 20 at higher temperatures. This oil is commonly used in modern vehicles for improved fuel efficiency and engine protection.

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Is The Synthetic Oil Shortage Here? In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 03:13

"I got a 2019 Tacoma and my question is, so the truck runs a 20-weight oil, 0W20... And I'm just wondering if I should put an oil additive into that."
Trusted Automotive Advice Personalized for You Too Under The Hood show 02:49

"I believe 020 crossed the board for a lot of their engines and that is that is somewhat of a thin fluid... So what you have is the manufacturer selected the 020 for a specific reason"
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