GM is issuing a recall for the 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, with some units receiving a new oil spec. The question is - will ...

Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 0W-40 API CK-4 heavy-duty engine oil is suitable for on- and off-road diesel vehicles and equipment operating in cold climates.

A recent GM safety recall addressing potential manufacturing defects impacting the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine dictates that certain engines should now use 0W-40 oil, rather ...

Shell Lubricants has introduced Shell Rotella T6 0W-40, a full synthetic heavy-duty diesel engine oil designed for extreme cold conditions. It uses free-flowing synthetic base oils that allow ...

Shell Lubricants has introduced Shell Rotella T6 0W-40, a full-synthetic heavy-duty diesel engine oil designed for extreme cold conditions. Shell Rotella T6 0W-40 uses free-flowing synthetic base ...

AMSOIL SAE 0W-40 Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil. Available at: Find locations through amsoil.com Price: $11.50 (U.S.) 10W-30, 5W-20 or even 0W-40. Picking the right viscosity for your engine ...

In my own situation, my 2014 Mazda 2 took 0W-20, whereas my 2011 BMW 128i takes OW-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40—I err on the heavier side for maximum protection in the warm climate I live in.

Under the microscope here is 0W-20 synthetic oil, a particularly fine oil. One of the main benefits of 0W-20 oil is that it's very thin, which allows it to flow around the engine's internals easily.

GM is advising that switching to thicker 0W-40 oil offers improved protection under high load and temperature, aligning with specifications seen in performance models like the Camaro and Corvette.

You can find 0W-8 engine oil used in a handful of Toyota and Mazda vehicles. It's frequently used in hybrids, like the Mazda 2 Hybrid 1.5L sold in overseas markets and the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.