Wrong Type Oil in engine?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Fishcrab, Jun 7, 2015.

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  1. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    Yes, I wonder what the Prius oil viscosity diagram would look like if the top temperature was 120 degrees F. It is not hard to encounter that temperature in the desert southwest US during the summer months.
     
    #41 Patrick Wong, Jun 16, 2015
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    My unscientific opinion is that I'd be terrified that I'd spin a bearing with an oil thin in Florida. That's because I pin the throttle open for hours. I guess if u don't do that you'll be fine so long as it doesn't run low due to high consumption
     
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