Who needs a SAE 0W-16 Grade Motor Oil with LSPI protection?

SAE 0W-16 is a low-viscosity oil grade that has recently entered the United States for the first time with the introduction of the 2018 Toyota Camry 2.5L Four-Cylinder model and the 2018 Honda Fit. SAE 0W-16 oils, which can offer additional fuel economy benefits compared to higher-viscosity oils, have been in use in Japan for some time.

Yes, 0W-16 motor oil is fully synthetic. Achieving this lower viscosity requires a fully synthetic formulation, such as Pennzoil Platinum^® SAE 0W-16 Full Synthetic Motor Oil with Technology.

None of the vehicles being sold in the US required SAE 0W-16 oils before 2018. With the arrival of the 2018 Toyota Camry 2.5L Four-Cylinder model, the 2018 Honda Fit, and our expectation that car manufacturers will make use of the fuel economy benefits of SAE 0W-16 motor oils in future vehicles, we are introducing Pennzoil Platinum^® SAE 0W-16 Full-Synthetic Motor Oil with Pure Plus^® Technology.