VW is using 0w30 synthetic oil in all its 2000 model vehicles that have
the oil monitoring system in europe.

In a synthetic this viscousity has enough film strength that is can
provide the protection of something like a 10w40 oil, while flowing
very well.

At startups you get instant oil pressure and protection. No matter the
temp outside.

It also will improve fuel economy by a small amount. Just like the new
energy efficient tires...every little bit helps eh.

On Tue, 16 May 2000 17:13:32 -0600
John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET> wrote:

> I got my shots and a passport today, so I  went into K-Mart and as I was
> checking out the synthetic oils, I saw some marked as 0W-30W
>
> Isn't 0W sort of a screwy description for a product. What are the
> characteristics of 0W oil?
>
> The bottle said the motor would start in -40F temps, but that sounds cruel
> to begin with.
>
> Just can't help but wonder what the buying public thinks of 0W oil. ;-)
>
> Regards from Utah,
>
> John
>
>
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