Delivers 100% synthetic engine protection for advanced automotive technology, including turbos and direct injection. Specifically formulated for the longer drain intervals recommended by original equipment (OE) manufacturers.
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AMSOIL OE 0W-20 100% Synthetic Motor Oil is a 100 percent synthetic gasoline engine oil engineered for late-model passenger cars, light trucks, SUVs, and gasoline-electric hybrids that specify an SAE 0W-20 grade. The formulation meets API SQ (Resource Conserving), API SP, and API SN Plus service categories and is built to deliver advanced wear, deposit, and turbocharger protection across the full drain interval recommended by the vehicle manufacturer or indicated by an oil life monitoring system. OE 0W-20 is positioned as the everyday value tier for owners who follow the OEM drain interval and want a true synthetic without paying for the extended drain coverage of Signature Series.
Wear protection that exceeds the dexos1 Gen 2 requirement
OE 0W-20 forms a durable fluid film that keeps pistons, cams, lifters, and bearings separated from each other under high load and high temperature. The Peugeot TU3M Wear Test (CEC L-38-A-94), one of the wear protocols required to meet the GM dexos1 Gen 2 specification, runs a four-cylinder engine for 100 hours under wear-inducing conditions, then measures cam lobe wear. OE 0W-20 delivered 47 percent more wear protection than the dexos1 Gen 2 limit, based on independent testing of OE 0W-20 in the Peugeot TU3M Wear Test as required by the dexos1 Gen 2 specification. The added margin is especially relevant in modern small-displacement turbo engines that carry high specific output on a low-viscosity oil.
Low-speed pre-ignition defense for direct-injection engines
Low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) is the spontaneous ignition of the fuel and air mixture before the spark fires, and it is most damaging in turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engines. The OE additive system uses chemistry proven to interrupt the conditions that trigger an LSPI event. OE Motor Oil achieved 100 percent protection against LSPI, with zero LSPI events recorded in five consecutive runs in the LSPI engine test required by the GM dexos1 Gen 2 specification, based on testing of AMSOIL OE 5W-30 Motor Oil. That same dexos1 Gen 2 LSPI requirement applies across the OE family, including the 0W-20 viscosity.
Engine cleanliness and deposit control
A 100 percent synthetic base oil package gives OE a uniform molecular structure that resists chemical breakdown, slowing the formation of varnish on rings and pistons and sludge in the valve cover and oil pan. A balanced detergent and dispersant system suspends combustion soot and other contaminants in the oil so they reach the filter rather than baking onto hot surfaces.
Cold-start flow and high-temperature stability
The 0W winter rating governs how quickly oil reaches the upper valvetrain on a sub-zero start. OE 0W-20 carries a CCS viscosity of 5377 cP at -35 C in ASTM D5293, the Cold Crank Simulator test required by SAE J300, and a pour point of -46 C in ASTM D97. Once at operating temperature, the synthetic base oil and shear-stable viscosity modifier hold a kinematic viscosity of 8.3 cSt at 100 C in ASTM D445 and a high-temperature high-shear viscosity of 2.7 cP at 150 C in ASTM D5481, protecting bearings during sustained high-rpm or towing duty.
OEM specifications, fuel economy, and emissions compatibility
OE 0W-20 is licensed by the American Petroleum Institute and earns the API Resource Conserving designation in API fuel-economy testing. The grade meets GM dexos1 Gen 3 (which supersedes dexos1 Gen 2 and 6094M), Chrysler MS-6395, Ford WSS-M2C947-B1, WSS-M2C947-A, WSS-M2C962-A1, and WSS-M2C972-A1, and ILSAC GF-7A, GF-6A, and GF-5. The additive chemistry is friendly toward modern emissions hardware, promoting proper operation of the catalytic converter for full service life and low exhaust emissions.
Recommended applications and service intervals
OE 0W-20 is built for gasoline-fueled passenger cars, light trucks, SUVs, and hybrids that call for an SAE 0W-20 viscosity meeting any of the following: API SQ (Resource Conserving), API SP, API SN Plus, GM dexos1 Gen 3, Chrysler MS-6395, Ford WSS-M2C947-B1, WSS-M2C947-A, WSS-M2C962-A1, or WSS-M2C972-A1, and ILSAC GF-7A, GF-6A, or GF-5. Confirm the correct grade and specification with the vehicle owner manual or the AMSOIL Vehicle Lookup Guide.
Service interval in gasoline-fueled vehicles: follow the drain interval stated by the vehicle manufacturer or indicated by the oil life monitoring system. OE 0W-20 is not formulated for the extended drain intervals supported by AMSOIL Signature Series.
Change the oil filter at every oil change. AMSOIL Oil Filters are sized to last the full OEM drain interval at minimum.
OE is a high-performance replacement for vehicle-manufacturer-branded 0W-20 motor oil and is Warranty Secure, keeping the factory warranty intact when used in place of the OEM-branded oil.
Outside the United States and Canada, follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommended drain interval and viscosity grade.
OE 0W-20 is compatible with other conventional and synthetic motor oils, but mixing shortens oil life and reduces performance benefits, and extended drain coverage is not supported when oils have been mixed. Aftermarket oil additives are not recommended for use with AMSOIL synthetic motor oils. Owners who want longer drain intervals, higher LSPI margin, and a stronger top-up reserve should compare OE against Signature Series and XL in the 0W-20 Oil Guide.
Typical technical properties
Property
Value
Kinematic Viscosity at 100 C, cSt (ASTM D445)
8.3
Kinematic Viscosity at 40 C, cSt (ASTM D445)
43.1
Viscosity Index (ASTM D2270)
171
CCS Viscosity, cP at -35 C (ASTM D5293)
5377
Flash Point, C (ASTM D92)
234
Fire Point, C (ASTM D92)
244
Pour Point, C (ASTM D97)
-46
NOACK Volatility, percent weight loss (ASTM D5800)
10.8
High-Temperature High-Shear Viscosity at 150 C, cP (ASTM D5481)
2.7
Total Base Number (ASTM D2896)
8
Order OE 0W-20
OE 0W-20 ships in five package sizes: a quart bottle (product code OEZQT-EA), a case of 12 quarts (OEZQT-CA), a gallon jug (OEZ1G-EA), a 55 gallon drum (OEZ55-EA), and a 275 gallon tote (OEZ27-EA). 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 with the AMSOIL Vehicle Lookup Guide, compare OE against Signature Series, XL, Hybrid, and High-Mileage in the 0W-20 Oil Guide, then order AMSOIL OE 0W-20 100% Synthetic Motor Oil.
OE 0W-20 is a 100 percent synthetic SAE 0W-20 gasoline motor oil engineered for the drain intervals recommended by original equipment manufacturers. The formulation meets API SQ (Resource Conserving), SP, and SN Plus, plus GM dexos1 Gen 3, Chrysler MS-6395, multiple Ford WSS-M2C947 and WSS-M2C962 specifications, and ILSAC GF-7A, GF-6A, and GF-5.
How is OE 0W-20 different from Signature Series 0W-20?
OE 0W-20 is the everyday value tier in the AMSOIL gasoline lineup and is built to last one OEM-recommended drain interval. Signature Series 0W-20 is the extended-drain tier with a heavier additive package and supports drain intervals beyond the OEM recommendation in vehicles that qualify. Drivers who change oil at the manufacturer interval get a true synthetic at a lower price with OE; drivers who push past it should step up to Signature Series.
How long can OE 0W-20 stay in service?
In gasoline-fueled vehicles, OE 0W-20 is recommended for the drain interval stated by the vehicle manufacturer or indicated by the oil life monitoring system. The oil filter should be changed at every oil change. OE is not formulated for the extended drain intervals supported by AMSOIL Signature Series.
Can OE 0W-20 be used in an engine that calls for 5W-20?
OE 0W-20 should be used only in engines that specify SAE 0W-20 and one of the listed API, GM, Ford, Chrysler, or ILSAC service categories. Engines that specify SAE 5W-20 should run AMSOIL OE 5W-20 (product code OEM) or another oil that meets the manual viscosity. Confirm the right grade with the AMSOIL Vehicle Lookup Guide.
Will OE 0W-20 protect a turbocharged direct-injection engine?
The OE additive system targets low-speed pre-ignition events common to turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engines. OE Motor Oil achieved 100 percent protection against LSPI in the engine test required by the GM dexos1 Gen 2 specification, with zero LSPI events recorded in five consecutive runs, based on testing of OE 5W-30. That LSPI requirement applies across the OE family, including the 0W-20 viscosity.
Will using AMSOIL OE 0W-20 void a new vehicle warranty?
No. Using AMSOIL synthetic lubricants does not void a new vehicle or equipment manufacturer warranty. OE 0W-20 is Warranty Secure, keeping the factory warranty intact, and is also backed by the AMSOIL Limited Warranty.
