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Come to find out 0W-16 has been around for a while, mainly in Japan, but its use in the Camry and Camry hybrid is the first I've heard of it. : The engine is a 2.5-liter inline four that has variable valve timing, runs on the Atkinson cycle, and has a near-diesel 14.0:1 compression ratio. It also uses a new super lightweight 0w16 grade oil that further reduces internal friction and losses.

Here's an interesting Q&A with a couple of Japanese "oil guys" about this spec: The Skinny on OW-16 Oil - National Oil & Lube News

So we tested a Honda Fit on a dynamometer. The 0W-16 showed an improvement in fuel economy by 2 percent when compared to 0W-20.

NOLN: What are some of the concerns about 0W-16 oils?
Miyamoto: [Some may be worried that] lowering viscosity might cause increased wear or a pressure issue.
Takahashi: Those were concerns with having such a low viscosity oil, but with more than 15 years...

Source: Ford Transit Custom PHEV Being Tested By Fleets In London


Perfect replacement for our BMW i3-REx ... same architecture. Just the thing to make into an RV.

Bob Wilson

I'm quoting from bluesight and metrompg but in any event the republican Wisconsin legislators are once again making legislation to penalize hybrids, vehicles with start stop and plug ins.

The law started as a $150 up charge for BEVs only and every day gets changed to add more vehicles, last I saw it was reduced to $100 but is moving to become the "Prius tax" again.

An old version of the bill is here
2017 Assembly Bill 478

My sentiments are stated well below so I'm quoting but please write your letter to the editor on this issue...

This may seem counterintuitive, but "traditional" hybrid owners should raise a holy stink that they are being lumped in with plug-ins and EVs. While this appears to play in to the hands of folks that like to divide and conquer, like the WI governor and majority legislators, the only way to implement this punitive tax is to require the larger pool of traditionals to be lumped in with the...