0W-8 Motor Oil: Too THIN to Trust? Let's Find Out!

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  @themotoroilgeek · 2 years ago · pinned

  Here&apos;s the link to the research report from Oak Ridge National Lab on the special 0W-12 oil. <a href="https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1798600">https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1798600</a>

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• AR

  @arthursmith643 · 2 years ago

  It’s always 10,000 miles when the dealership pays. It’s 5,000 miles when it’s on your dime.

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  @greggc8088 · 2 years ago

  Toyota tech seeing Lake come in with his daughter&apos;s car-&quot;Oh man, we better use that 0W-8 on his because he is going to analyze it for sure&quot;. &nbsp; LOL

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  @TheRealMrRoyal · 1 year ago

  10,000 miles before an oil change on a new car seems Ludacris to me!!!! I would never.

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• MK

  @mkroach59 · 2 years ago

  I&apos;m still sceptical of any filled for life claims.

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• RY

  @ryanb5189 · 2 years ago

  I have the same 0W-8 spec’d car that I took to the dealer for the free ‘Toyota Care’ service and I asked the service advisor what oil they put in it. She didn’t know and had to ask her colleague who said 0W-20. I said “Are you sure, because the sticker on the engine says 0W-8.” She said “We don’t have that but can use 0W-16 if you want” So I walked over to the dealer parts counter, who had 0W-8 sitting on the shelf. Thankfully he told the service advisor they could use it for my car. <br><br>I’m guessing the average customer gets whatever oil is most convenient for the dealer. When someone comes in and hands them an oil sample bottle to use I bet they call the boss, who tells them to make sure and use the good stuff on this one!

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• NI

  @nicholaspetre1 · 1 year ago (edited)

  Mr. Lake Speed, Jr., please continue your measurements with this vehicle and this 0W8 oil. The whole &nbsp;world is looking at you and looking forward to the next video. This is super interesting.

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• TH

  @TheRichardF10 · 2 years ago

  No speculation on this channel, all science. So many myths that have been engraved in our minds for decades regarding engine oil and you are dispelling them. Excellent work Lake.

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  @Nickrioblanco1 · 2 years ago

  As far as I know the CVT Transmission fluid cannot be completely drained from the drain plug. Additionally from the evidence I&apos;ve seen the transmission fluids only last about 60,000 miles at most. They go from red to black so I don&apos;t believe the story about them never needing to be changed. I also believe there should be a law against making the fluid level so difficult to check it&apos;s almost impossible for the owner.

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• TH

  @TheHillrat4wd · 1 year ago

  Amsoil has a 0w8 Hybrid oil maybe you could do a video on the unique requirements of hybrid engines.

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  @markaruski · 2 years ago

  CVT note: if you have a planetary gear-type CVT, it may call for ATF, instead of CVT fluid, just be sure to check the owners manual.

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  @LamNguyen-dy5ep · 2 years ago

  I have the 2024 Corolla Hatch. The American manual states to use 0w-8 and 0w-16. However the Australian manual says that you can use 0w-16, 0w-20, 5w-20, 5w-30 and 10w-30. From what I read, the lighter oil slightly increases fuel efficiency which is required by US law

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