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    WHATS THE BEST OIL? 0W20? GOOD?

    Please see the attached Prius owner's manual from Japan. On page 390, it shows 0W-20 is OK to use across all temperature ranges - not just in...
    Post by: skoh, Dec 16, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    WHATS THE BEST OIL? 0W20? GOOD?

    I agree. I do not speak for Toyota. But, my personal opinion is that they would prefer to go to lower viscosity for the incremental fuel economy...
    Post by: skoh, Oct 28, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    The finest oil available for our Prius

    Here is the JDM owner's manual for the Prius in Japan. Note page 390 where they specify various oil grades including 0W-20 across all temp ranges...
    Post by: skoh, Oct 25, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    first oil change

    Toyota recently announced that they are moving to 0W-20 across the board. In the July 1, 2008 Edition of Flashpoint, ILMA has announced that...
    Post by: skoh, Oct 22, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    WHATS THE BEST OIL? 0W20? GOOD?

    It's about availability. 0W-20 was not readily available - until recently. Most Toyota & Honda dealerships have 0W-20 available in quarts....
    Post by: skoh, Oct 22, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    WHATS THE BEST OIL? 0W20? GOOD?

    Here is a JDM 0W-20, ENEOS - manufactured by Nippon Oil. It is now available in the USA. In fact some Toyota / Lexus dealerships are now...
    Post by: skoh, Oct 18, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    WHATS THE BEST OIL? 0W20? GOOD?

    I do not speak for Toyota. But, my personal opinion is that they would have specified 0W-20 only. However, 0W-20 was not readily available in BULK...
    Post by: skoh, Oct 6, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Perfect conditions for optimum MPG?

    Don't forget to use 0W-20 engine oil for better fuel economy & better cold start performance.
    Post by: skoh, Oct 6, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    newbie: gas and oil

    Toyota recently announced that they are moving to 0W-20 across the board. In the July 1, 2008 Edition of Flashpoint, ILMA has announced that...
    Post by: skoh, Oct 6, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    first oil change

    Yes. a thinner oil will improve fuel economy & provide better cold start performance. Your Toyota dealership should have 0W-20 in quart bottles....
    Post by: skoh, Oct 4, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Prius oill filter better than Mobil 1

    The Toyota 0W-20 in quarts is manufactured by Nippon Oil. Nippon Oil also supplies the factory fill 0W-20 to Toyota. The BULK oil is likely...
    Post by: skoh, Oct 4, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    strategies for optimum winter mileage

    Have you tried using 0W-20 engine oil? This should help fuel economy and cold start performance. Toyota dealerships should have 0W-20 in quarts...
    Post by: skoh, Oct 4, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy