AMSOIL Brings 0W-8 Motor Oil For Hybrid Cars To Canada
Effective March 2026, AMSOIL 0W-8 100% Synthetic Hybrid Motor Oil is now available for sale in Canada. This product is suitable for hybrid engines requiring a 0W-8 motor oil and is licensed with the JASO GLV-1 specification. This JASO licensing makes it warranty-compliant for Toyota/Lexus and other hybrid cars.
When the AMSOIL Hybrid Engine Oil Series was released in mid-2023, the 0W-8 version was not made available to the Canadian market. The AMSOIL Hybrid Engine Oil Series is available in 0W-8, 0W-16 or 0W-20
Can AMSOIL 0W-8 Hybrid Motor Oil Replace Toyota/Lexus SAE 0W-8 JASO GLV-1 Synthetic Motor Oil?
Yes, AMSOIL 0W-8 100% Synthetic Hybrid Motor Oil is JASO GLV-1 licensed and Toyota warranty-compliant. The JASO GLV-1 specification is specifically for hybrid engines requiring a 0W-8 motor oil.
Where Can I Buy 0W-8 Engine Oil In Canada?
Oildepot.ca offers this AMSOIL 0W-8 shipped from Canadian warehouses located in Mississauga and Edmonton. Save 20% over suggested retail with our wholesale programs with free shipping options.
Request a price list using the form on this page. Please put “0W-8” in the Questions or Comments section.
Which Cars Take 0W-8 Engine Oil?
As of the date of this post, Toyota and Lexus are the only car makers currently suggesting 0W-8. There have been rumors of Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi going with 0W-8 in some models, but we’ve yet to see this in our application guide (for now).
Consult your car’s owner’s manual to confirm the correct motor oil requirements.
- 2023 and newer Toyota Corolla Cross (2.0L hybrid)
- 2023 and newer Toyota Corolla (2.0L hybrid)
- 2025 and newer Toyota Camry (2.5L hybrid)
- 2026 and newer Toyota Prius (2.0L hybrid)
- 2026 and newer Toyota Crown/Crown Signia (2.5L hybrid)
- 2026 and newer Toyota Grand Highlander (2.5L hybrid)
- 2025 and newer Lexus UX300H (2.0L hybrid)
How Is Motor Oil For Hybrid Cars Different?
Hybrid engines offer some distinct challenges for motor oil. The continual cycling between the internal combustion engine and the electric motor brings four challenges for engine oil.
Oil Flow- When the internal combustion engine engages, fast oil flow is required to protect engine parts. AMSOIL Hybrid Engine Oils are 100% synthetic and flow quickly under all climate conditions.
Fuel Dilution- The sudden shut-down of the internal combustion engine can lead to incomplete combustion. Therefore, raw fuel can make its way into the engine oil. AMSOIL’s synthetic oil offers a robust film strength that can protect in the face of fuel dilution.
Corrosion Issues- During city driving, the electric motor is often running for a significant amount of time. Therefore, the internal combustion engine may not get up to full operating temperature. This can lead to condensation lining the engine internals and ultimately corrosion formation. AMSOIL Hybrid Engine Oils contains anti-corrosion ingredients that protect engine parts from this issue.
Thin Viscosity- The 0W-8 viscosity is ultra-thin compared to other motor oils. This leaves no room for viscosity breakdown or skimping on anti-wear ingredients. Your engine is depending on a miniscule film of motor oil to protect vital parts. Therefore, it is very important to use the best motor oil one can find. AMSOIL’s 100% synthetic base oils and powerful anti-wear ingredients will protect your engine from premature wear, despite the this 0W-8 grade. Using quality motor oil is always a good idea. When it comes to these super-thin grades, reaching for quality is paramount.
Conclusion
If ultra-thin 0W-8 engine oil is suggested for your hybrid car, trust AMSOIL to deliver that critical wear protection. AMSOIL has been making world-class synthetic oils since 1972.
Questions? Contact us using the form on this page or call us at 1-800-748-5781.
