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Old 04-23-2007, 12:13 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Gen6 0W20 Instead of 5W30 in 3.5L V6

Had my oil changed in my 2007 Camry SE V6 at my Toyota dealer Tuesday 4/17.
The manual says for the 3.5 Liter V6, 5W30 or 10W30 in a pinch.

My dealer put in 0W20 synthetic, which is what the manual says to put in the 4 cylinder, and I didn't realize this until I'm out of town over 100 miles away.

I called them yesterday as soon as I realized this, and they said I'm OK to drive the car for a couple of days until I bring it back when I get back to town.
I don't like this.

What do you think?
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Old 04-23-2007, 12:23 AM   #2 (permalink)
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You should be fine. Per a TSB released in Mar 2006, the GR engines can use 5W-20 oil. 0W-20 probably won't make too much difference.
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I think if toyota says you can use it then you are fine, they have the little temperature/oil grade chart in the owners manual. The engine probably wont blow up if you use something different once or twice but i just wouldnt make a habit of it.
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The owners manual has the oil viscosity versus outside air temp range.
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I have put 0W-20 if I cant find 5W-20 in Wally Mart. the car wont see the difference, unless you are in the cold mountains, I'm also a mech engineer, so maybe I know what I'm saying, unless I'm sober.
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