1. Hybrid Hobo

    Hybrid Hobo Member

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    Location:
    New Jersey
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
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    As many of you know from my prior posts, my 2008 Prius is burning oil, which I know is common in older Prius'.

    I'm checking it religiously now every 3-4 days and topping off when needed.

    My question is...I've always used full synthetic 5W-30 on oil changes since buying the car 4 years ago.

    But due to the oil burning issue and the extremely frigid temperatures here over the last 2 months, in addition to my car running in ready mode for extended periods, someone recently said I'd be better off using 0W-30 instead, as it's much better in freezing temperatures because it's less viscous/thinner.

    Is this sound advice?

    If so, I'll pick up a couple of quarts today.

    TIA