I think in regard to the difference between 5W20 and 0W20, it sounds like not a big deal for the engine. Fine. I'm ok with that.
But I *do* think it's sketchy that the dealer is putting in a different oil than is recommended *and isn't telling the consumer*. If they have a good reason - like, it's cheaper and will work just as fine - ok great. Just tell me. But I don't think it's a great idea to do something that may confuse consumers (keeping in mind that most people, including me, don't know jack squat about what's a good choice for oil).
I mean, just look at this thread. I had to go ask people "geez, why would they do this?" As a *business* that's not something you want. You want crystal-clear communication, honestly, and customer satisfaction. Not confusion and doubt.
So bottom line, it sounds like not a big deal from an engineering standpoint ... but from a business perspective I think it maybe was a poor decision (at least, to do it without telling your client).
In regards to the 182RG stuff earlier.... I miss my days of flying a C177 RG. Tiny little thing, but super sexy with the no-strut and sloped cockpit windscreen. Loved that thing. I eventually moved into a C210 just because I needed to haul four people plus lots of luggage, and it just wasn't working in the C177. Or even the C182 that we had available. The C177 had extended tanks ... get up to altitude and dial back the fuel flow and that thing could stay in the air forever.
But I *do* think it's sketchy that the dealer is putting in a different oil than is recommended *and isn't telling the consumer*. If they have a good reason - like, it's cheaper and will work just as fine - ok great. Just tell me. But I don't think it's a great idea to do something that may confuse consumers (keeping in mind that most people, including me, don't know jack squat about what's a good choice for oil).
I mean, just look at this thread. I had to go ask people "geez, why would they do this?" As a *business* that's not something you want. You want crystal-clear communication, honestly, and customer satisfaction. Not confusion and doubt.
So bottom line, it sounds like not a big deal from an engineering standpoint ... but from a business perspective I think it maybe was a poor decision (at least, to do it without telling your client).
In regards to the 182RG stuff earlier.... I miss my days of flying a C177 RG. Tiny little thing, but super sexy with the no-strut and sloped cockpit windscreen. Loved that thing. I eventually moved into a C210 just because I needed to haul four people plus lots of luggage, and it just wasn't working in the C177. Or even the C182 that we had available. The C177 had extended tanks ... get up to altitude and dial back the fuel flow and that thing could stay in the air forever.
