In North America yes. I think its written on the bottles if I recall. Excellent oil. Better than some 5w30 even.
API said:Introduced in May 2020, designed to provide protection against low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI), timing chain wear protection, improved high temperature deposit protection for pistons and turbochargers, and more stringent sludge and varnish control. API SP with Resource Conserving matches ILSAC GF-6A by combining API SP performance with improved fuel economy, emission control system protection and protection of engines operating on ethanol-containing fuels up to E85.
Not true. This is from a couple of years ago. 7k miles on the oil and viscosity is right where it should be and there are plenty of additives left"Better" is subjective. Better for 1 extra mpg, yes, better for a quiet drive, no. Regardless of brand, like you said in post #5, 0W-20 "drains like pure water". I hadn't even considered that point when I switched, but it is very true. At the end of the oil change interval with 0W-20 it is visually evident that the oil is completely worn out. Much prefer the way 5W-30 has held up over the oil change interval.
Not true. This is from a couple of years ago. 7k miles on the oil and viscosity is right where it should be and there are plenty of additives left
Nice thought, but no data to test the hypothesis.Interesting article from RockAuto newsletter here on why you should (maybe) not diverge from the recommended oil viscosity...
Doesn't really apply to engines that call for a higher weight oil in other countries like the 2.5NAInteresting article from RockAuto newsletter here on why you should (maybe) not diverge from the recommended oil viscosity...
Yes, the engine is designed and manufactured based on their specified oil viscosity. But 5W-30 viscosity is also recommended by Mazda for 2.0L and 2.5L NA.Interesting article from RockAuto newsletter here on why you should (maybe) not diverge from the recommended oil viscosity...