New 0W16 oil

[Britprius]

From mid 2020 a new oil will be available with a viscosity rating of 0W16. This oil will be compliant with the new GF6 specification for lubricants in motor vehicles.

The new oil is in two forms an A version that will be backwards compatible with existing cars, and a B version for cars designed specifically for it's use. As well as providing significantly less ware on engine components, with less deposit's "ideal for GDI engines" it is claimed to give an improvement in fuel economy of between 19%, and 30%. 

John.  

[zeczec]

Hi John, I see you've got a 2007 gs450h. I've got the same car, 2006. Were you able to get confirmation from toyota/lexus if this is suitable for our car? I've been asking around but haven't got a firm yes. And I've checked the pictures of the bottles- they don't seem to say version A or B on them?