AMSOIL 0W-20 100% Synthetic Hybrid Motor Oil

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AMSOIL 0W-20 100% Synthetic Hybrid Motor Oil

AMSOIL 0W-20 100% Synthetic Hybrid Motor Oil is a purpose-built SAE 0W-20 formulation for hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles whose internal combustion engine cycles on and off many times per drive. The formulation targets the three operating conditions that punish hybrid lubricants: condensation buildup from cool, intermittent running, fuel dilution from frequent cold-cylinder starts, and the need for instant oil flow when the engine engages to assist the electric motor at high rpm.

Built for the hybrid drive cycle

Hybrid engines run intermittently. Long electric-only segments leave the crankcase cool, the engine restarts at low oil temperature, and operating loads on the ICE stay light. AMSOIL 0W-20 100% Synthetic Hybrid Motor Oil is engineered around that pattern rather than around continuous-running passenger-car operation. The 100 percent synthetic base oils flow at very low temperatures and resist the oxidation that short, low-temperature trips accelerate.

Corrosion and water-condensation control

Cool, infrequent ICE operation does not always evaporate moisture out of the crankcase, and trapped water can drive rust, wear, and lost efficiency on bearings, cams, valvetrain hardware, and ferrous wear surfaces. The formulation carries a boosted dose of corrosion inhibitors aimed specifically at condensation-related corrosion, plus an elevated level of dispersants engineered to keep that condensation water suspended in the oil rather than separating onto metal surfaces between drives.

Fuel-dilution defense

Frequent stop-start activity produces cooler combustion chambers and more incomplete combustion than a continuously running engine experiences. Unburnt fuel can wash down the cylinder walls, dilute the oil in the sump, and thin the oil film. The 0W-20 grade is built with robust viscosity to hold an in-grade oil film when fuel dilution would otherwise drag the working viscosity below SAE 0W-20 limits, maintaining wear protection through the full hybrid drain interval.

Cold-start flow and viscosity stability

When a hybrid engine wakes up to support acceleration, climb a grade, or run accessories, the oil has to reach the top end and the bearings before high rpm arrives. Low-temperature viscosity control is engineered for rapid component protection at startup, with cold pumpability that delivers oil through the gallery and to the valvetrain on the first revolutions after engine engagement, not several seconds in.

Cold-temperature performance verified by independent testing

Independent third-party testing of AMSOIL 0W-20 100% Synthetic Hybrid Motor Oil and Mobil 1 0W-20 Hybrid Full Synthetic Motor Oil in the industry-standard ASTM D5293 Cold Crank Simulator test required by SAE J300 measured up to 16 percent better low-temperature viscosity for the AMSOIL formulation, indicating better oil flow and faster lubrication at cold start. The SAE J300 maximum CCS limit at the test temperature is 6,200 cP for SAE 0W oils, and the AMSOIL CCS value at -35 degrees Celsius is 5,295 cP per ASTM D5293.

Industry specifications and OEM approvals

The 0W-20 grade is API licensed and meets API SQ (Resource Conserving), API SP, and API SN Plus, with the Resource Conserving designation indicating fuel-economy performance above the base API service category. ILSAC coverage includes GF-7A, GF-6A, and GF-5. The formulation also meets GM dexos1 Gen 3 (which supersedes dexos1 Gen 2 and the older 6094M), Chrysler MS-6395, and Ford WSS-M2C962-A1 and WSS-M2C972-A1. That cross section covers most modern Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, GM, and Stellantis hybrid passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs that call for a 0W-20.

Recommended applications and service intervals

Use AMSOIL 0W-20 100% Synthetic Hybrid Motor Oil in any HEV or PHEV application whose owner manual calls for an SAE 0W-20 meeting one or more of the specifications listed above. The product is built for the hybrid duty cycle on personal vehicles inside the United States and Canada, and stays in grade across the full normal-service interval.

• Normal service: up to 15,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first, in personal vehicles not operating under severe service.
• Severe service: follow the severe-service drain interval prescribed by the vehicle manufacturer in the owner manual.
• Not recommended for engines that call for a different SAE viscosity grade or a non-API specification not covered above. Match the right product with the AMSOIL Vehicle Lookup Guide.
• Outside the United States and Canada, follow the OEM service interval published for the local market.

The formulation is compatible with other conventional and synthetic motor oils, and can be topped off in an emergency. Mixing other oils, however, shortens the oil life expectancy and reduces the performance benefits of the synthetic formulation, and extended drain intervals are not supported when oils have been mixed. Aftermarket oil additives are not recommended for use with AMSOIL synthetic motor oils. Pair the oil with an AMSOIL Oil Filter sized for the drain interval to take full advantage of the protection package.

Typical technical properties

Order AMSOIL 0W-20 Hybrid Motor Oil

AMSOIL 0W-20 100% Synthetic Hybrid Motor Oil is available in a quart bottle (product code HE020QT-EA) and a case of 12 quarts (HE020QT-CA). Using AMSOIL synthetic lubricants does not void a new vehicle or equipment manufacturer warranty, and all AMSOIL lubricants and filters are covered by the AMSOIL Limited Warranty. Match the right grade for a Prius, Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid, Lexus hybrid, Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, Escape Hybrid, Maverick Hybrid, or Sonata Hybrid with the AMSOIL Vehicle Lookup Guide, compare 0W-20 family options in the 0W-20 Oil Guide, then order AMSOIL 0W-20 100% Synthetic Hybrid Motor Oil.

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