In the world of automotive engine oils, 0W-20 is one of the thinnest, though oils as thin as 0W-8 are now used. The 0W stands for 0-weight in winter, and the 20 stands for 20-weight when the oil is ...

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Idemitsu Lubricants America (ILA) has announced that its SAE 0W-20 is the industry’s first engine oil to achieve the next-generation dexos-1™ (known as dexos1: ...

Whether you drive a highly-strung sports car, or a diesel pickup truck, your engine will require oil — it's the magical fluid that keeps everything cool and lubricated, enabling all moving components ...

FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Responding to an increasing number of automotive manufacturers recommending lower viscosity motor oils, ExxonMobil recently added SAE 0W-20 viscosity to its Mobil 1 ...

It's commonly believed that thicker oil offers better protection in cars. However, using thicker oil has some downsides that ...

FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2006--As consumers continue to place high importance on fuel economy, the demand for hybrid and smaller gasoline-powered vehicles is on the rise. To meet the ...

Lately, we've seen a proliferation of cars in our test program that require extra-thin 0W-20-weight synthetic oil. And while this was pretty exotic engine lubricant just a couple of years ago, the ...

Battery electric will have to wait its turn. In the chase for reduced emissions, the government and truck and engine manufacturers aren't done refining the diesel engine. Greenhouse Gas Phase 2 ...

A recent GM safety recall addressing potential manufacturing defects impacting the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine dictates that certain engines should now use 0W-40 oil, rather than ...

New 0W-80 viscosity meets JASO GLV-1 specification for newer vehicle models equipped with the 2.0L engine. SUPERIOR, Wis., July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AMSOIL 100% Synthetic Hybrid Motor Oil is ...