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Well it really depends upon which Amsoil series you'd like to run. They have three main product lines for PGMO (passenger car motor oil) which all do contain a 0W-20 lube. OE which is geared towards the manufacturer rated oil change interval XL which is geared towards extended drain intervals...

Went through the same thing on the Accord forum, it is hard to convince people but hopefully someday. Perhaps when the 0W-16's are mainstream? I've been on BITOG for a while now. I'm no oil pro, I just stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

Also, something else worth noting. A 0W-20 lubricant will not be "overwhelmed" by the high(er) temperature climates within the US. Lets face it, if you're in Phoenix and the temperature it 95 degrees Fahrenheit, or you're in Buffalo and it's 15 degrees Fahrenheit, your vehicle's engine...

The oil that would more than likely come with all Toyota vehicles from the factory would be TGMO (Toyota Genuine Motor Oil) in the 0W-20 flavor. This is a synthetic lubricant and has a very high viscosity index. In it's latest iteration as a SN oil, it is manufactured by ExxonMobil for Toyota...

Has anyone had success going to the dealership with a clean and empty 5qt jug and requesting 5qts of the bulk oil (what I hope is TGMO 0W-20 or at least some decent comparable 0W-20) and an OE filter at the ToyotaCare intervals?

Hello everyone, my name is Jaimy and I'm in Western New York. I currently drive an '09 Accord Sedan with a 5-speed. It is a great car, but I am ready for something else. I've been looking at vehicles constantly and I keep finding flaws in everything else that direct me back to the 4Runner...