Hi All:
___With the word that 0W-20 is now defunct as of the other day, I am heading out to pick up the last 12 quarts in my locale

Anyway, the new 5W-20 Synthetic is at one of my local Auto-zones but I do not have any information on its kinematic viscosity which is the key to higher FE in the case of the Insight.
The specs of Mobil1 0W-20 are as follows:
Mobil1 0W-20 synthetic: Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445): 8.4
Mobil1 0W-20 synthetic: Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445): 43
Mobil1.com does not list any specific test for this new 5W-20 other then the std. marketing BS …
Mobil 1 5W-20 meets:
• ILSAC GF-4 energy conserving viscosity that flows quickly during cold starts.
• API SM/CF
• ACEA A1/B1
• Ford WSS-M2C930-A
Mobil 1 5W-20 rounds out a lineup of Mobil 1 products that are engineered to help keep your engine running like new. Mobil 1 with SuperSyn Technology exceeds the industry's toughest standards and outperforms all conventional oils. It offers exceptional performance under all operating conditions, pours at temperatures as low as -53°F (-47°C) and protects at oil temperatures as high as 400°F (205°C). Specifically designed for Ford, Honda and 2005 Chryslers where an SAE 5W-20 is recommended.
___The 5W is its rating when cold so this isn’t much of a concern other then it will be a bit longer to loosen up/warm up from cold. The 20W portion should be ~ equivalent between the older 0W-20 and the newer 5W-20 but until the test numbers are posted, we will not know for sure. If they are ~ equivalent, the 5W-20 will offer the same superior FE as that of 0W-20 after the oil is up to temp.
___If anyone is a member of BITOG, I bet some of those experts know and I would greatly appreciate any information found be posted back here. As it stands, I am headed out to an Auto-Zone to pay a buck more per quart then I was paying at Walmart all these years and I am none to happy about it
___When I get back, I will take a look over at BITOG myself.
___Good Luck
___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
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