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What Is 0W-20 Engine Oil And Can You Use It Instead Of 5W-30? - MSNIt's acceptable to use 0W-20 engine oil in place of 5W-20 or even 10W-20, since the number preceding the W refers to its low-temperature viscosity.
The second number is its viscosity at 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit). Thus, with a 0W-30 oil, it will act as a 30-grade oil at hot or normal operating temperatures.
Most engine oils have different numbers on their labels. Here is what those numbers mean and if you can use 0W-20 in place of 5W-30.
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