I've had cars that spec 0W-20 for a few years now, so I guess the shock has
worn off. I still worry that it can hold up to the Florida heat, but they
spec-ed it, so I have to assume they've done their homework.
As far as availability, there are plenty of options. I use Mobil 1, but I
remember seeing others.
Based on just the cars we have, I assume 0W-20 is going to be the new
standard. It apparently does a lot for fuel efficiency and tolerances are a
lot closer in engines now.
Scott
On Nov 2, 2012 2:21 AM, "Dave C" <cavanadd@frontier.com> wrote:
> My wife and I are considering our third Subaru Forester. We have a 2000
> with 147K miles which is my daily commuter, and my wife has a 2008. We are
> considering getting a '13 model to replace my 2000. In talking with my inde
> Subaru mechanic (Subaru only, all former dealer mechanics) I found the new
> engine is a DOHC, chain driven cam, shim under bucket engine. So far, no
> big deal. I have been riding motorcycle engines with that technology for
> years, although if the valves ever do need an adjustment it's going to be
> ugly. However, apparently Subaru specs 0W-20 full synthetic oil for the
> engine. I was in the local chain auto parts store today picking up a
> couple of H4s and four five liter jugs of generic 10w30 that I use in just
> about everything and I saw that the ONLY 0w20 oil was Mobil 1 green cap,
> and it's REALLY spendy.
>
> We really like our Subarus. We live in rural Washington and live down
> about 2 miles of steep, semi-paved former logging road that gets snow in
> the winter some years, and the Subarus are all that keep us mobile. Do
> ya'll think this is anything to worry about? 0w20 just doesn't sound
> right...
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