0W-20

Thin motor oil

0W-20 is a grade of motor oil indicating its viscosity characteristics.

The 0W means it flows easily at cold temperatures (the W stands for winter), while 20 describes its thickness when the engine is hot.

This thin, fuel-efficient oil is standard in many modern vehicles: Check your owner's manual—most newer cars require 0W-20.

automotive

synthetic

Produced artificially, not natural

  • HondaJapanese vehicle manufacturer
  • ToyotaJapanese car company
  • SubaruJapanese vehicle manufacturer

Mazda · Hyundai · Kia · turbo · DOHC · CAFE · dipstick · crankcase · lubrication

viscosity

SAE

Vehicle engineering standards body

  • thinSmall in diameter
  • flowUnbroken forward movement
  • 5W-30Engine lubricant viscosity grade

5W-20 · kinematic · dynamic · fluidity

specifications

certification

Attestation of qualification

compliant · warranty

brands

conventional

Following accepted practices

performance

MPG

Distance per fuel unit

Opposites
oil viscosity/thickness

0W-2010W-40

Engine lubricant viscosity grade

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G