0w16 oil? Could I use 0w20 instead?

Hey guys! Long story short I bought a Camry instead of an 86… I recently noticed that the oil cap says 0w16 which to me seema pretty thin and that’s a hard find unless I buy from either Toyota or ravenol which is very expensive. I haven’t seen any major oil brands selling this oil grade/weight and the most similar is 0w20.

Would I hurt my engine by using 0w20 instead of 0w16?

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Anonymous

It wouldnt hurt but some cars require specific oil specs and certs.

10/29/2017 - 21:14 |
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Jesus Rodriguez

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Alright i was worried because someone told me that it could mess up my seals

10/29/2017 - 21:27 |
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Anonymous

They already said that this day will come. I would stick with 0w16. You just happen to be the first group of cars that use that oil

10/29/2017 - 22:17 |
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Ben Conover

Stick with what Toyota says to put in it. That’s a strange viscosity though.

10/29/2017 - 22:47 |
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Thats exactly what i thought as i had never seen that viscosity before

10/30/2017 - 00:42 |
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roacho_cinco

I’d stick with the required stuff. I’ve had engine lights come up on several vehicles. When I pulled the code it said incorrect oil viscosity.

10/30/2017 - 00:20 |
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What vehicles did that code come up I’ve never seen that code before?

10/30/2017 - 19:30 |
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Ben_

I doubt it but it’s best to follow recommendation

10/30/2017 - 11:45 |
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Jesus Rodriguez

In reply to by Ben_

I guess I will follow it, the manual says that if 0w16 is unavailable to use 0w20 but to go back to 0w16 on the next change

10/30/2017 - 19:32 |
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Anonymous

What year is this Camry?

10/30/2017 - 19:29 |
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Jesus Rodriguez

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

2018

10/30/2017 - 19:31 |
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Anonymous

I would use 0w40!
0w16 and 0w20 is as thin as water at 100°C

They use this oil only for low fuel consuption.

11/01/2017 - 12:47 |
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Anonymous

Check the manual to see if there are any alternatives.

11/03/2017 - 18:02 |
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Anonymous

Using 0W- 20 is only recommended if you don’t have access to 0W-16. You may lose up to 7MPG and you should go back to 16 weight at your next oil change. So in a pickle you can but avoid if possible.

03/11/2019 - 18:09 |
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Anonymous

This grade of oil has been around 20 plus years mobil1 ,petronas, tripel QX it expensive but very good. Anyone with a hybrid will have been using thus oil for a long time. Easy to buy

10/14/2019 - 10:57 |
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