What oil do you guys use?

[ViosFan]

Like the title suggests, what do you guys run? Need to take it for an oil change sometime. I figured Pennzoil Platinum 5w20/30, since I figure Ultra might be an overkill for this engine, or Mobil 1 0/5w20/30. I run it for about 6-7k miles per year with 95% of my trips city and <5 miles. Thanks guys

[ViosFan]

Also might mention that I'm running on a fill of Maxlife, the car has about 89500 miles or so.

[RedRide]

IMO for a DD, just use a qualty 5w-30 oil. I will get some flack for this but there is very little difference between major brands for their quality oils Don't believe the advertising hype . The key work here is "quality" oils.

BTW the "high mileage" oils siimply add some additional detergents to remove sludge. However it you change you oil regularly, there will not be any sludge to begin with .

[Hershey]

Shell synthetic 5w-30 and 5w-20 . Here are some used oil analysises of the Shell synthetics from the '08 sedan . http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38135 . Can get it for under $3.50 a quart ( includes tax ) . Here's another recent U.O.A. of Shell synthetic 5w-30 run to 12,000 miles in a '08 Prius , http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2694100#Post2694100 . Using the Platinum 0w-20 in the '11 FIT and it seems to like it . Use the Platinum 10w-30 and SHELL syn for the mowers and snowblower . The riding mower gets the 10w-30 Plat.. Then there are 3 push mowers . The Shell syn 5w-30 in 2 that are B.& S.. The 10w-30 Plat. in a Honda mower . The snow blower has Shell 5w-30 syn . Very little to no consumption of it . Depends on the mower . Also use the Platinum 10w-30 in a generator . Have faith in S.O.P.O.S. products for many years .

[caineroad]

i used to use some expensive oil and mobi1 but now i just stick with toyota oil because of the price, only $4/L

[swidd]

Mobil1 full synthetic 5W-30, in bulk it is only like $5 per quart. Super easy to DIY.

[ecc_33]

castrol edge 5w-30

[PatrickJohnson]

Mobil1 full synthetic 5W-30, in bulk it is only like $5 per quart. Super easy to DIY.

+1

[tk1971]

Ford Motorcraft 5w-20 synthetic blend (same oil as my Expedition).

[Nicfin]

Castrol 5W-30. I will have to agree with RedRide. Any quality oil should work well. I have always used Castrol, so it is more of a habit than anything else.

Come to think of it, I need to change my oil.

[Viperoni]

The cheapest namebrand synthetic 5w-30 I can find on sale - usually $25 for around 4.4 - 4.7L up here in Canda.
Sometimes it's Mobil 1, but usually it's Castrol Syntec or Pennzoil Platinum.

[Scubaru Steve]

Royal Purple 5w30 Synthetic, every 5000 km.

[dvlnblkdrs]

i use royal purple.. just because i like it... lol change every 10k... just did mine this weekend :-)

[edmscan]

Toyota 5W30 from my dealer ... yes I know I am not mechanically inclined and wouldn't even think about changing my own oil. I know how to check it ... that's about as far as I will go. :thumbup:

[jambo101]

Mobil1 Nov 1
Castrol GTX May 1

[malibuguy]

was mobil eco 0-20w every 5k with matching filter

now amsoil signiture eco 0-20w every 15k with matching filter

[suckerface]

I change mine every 10k with Castrol Syntec 0w-30 European Blend. About $6/qt at Auto Zone, never had any problems.

[Hershey]

Some Wal-Marts have a $5 off instant rebate for the Platinum and Ultra . Theres' also a $10 mail in rebate from Pennzoil . Some states get a $10 Visa for Shell gas ( ? ) . Go here for rebate form to print out . http://www.pennzoil.com/rebate-form/ . Offer ends last of October .

[seth_man]

been using Mobil 1 0w-40 since day 1, 5000 mile drains

[Golddeenoh]

I rock the Royal Purple, changed every 5k miles. this way if i bottom out I know that purple means oil and pink means radiator fluid.

[Lux]

Amsoil 5W-20 full synthetic + Mobil1 premium synthetic filter.
My intervals are 10'000 km. No perceived difference from genuine Toyota 5W-30 motor oil, so far. Regardless of your oil, you should always be using a high quality filter.

[pinball56]

Like the title suggests, what do you guys run? Need to take it for an oil change sometime. I figured Pennzoil Platinum 5w20/30, since I figure Ultra might be an overkill for this engine, or Mobil 1 0/5w20/30. I run it for about 6-7k miles per year with 95% of my trips city and <5 miles. Thanks guys

go to napa and buy eneos 5w30 and the napa gold or platnium oil filter , eneos is made by nippon oil company in japan its the number one oil in japan and it is very good oil i have used it for years, its also used in the high end japanese cars it is 100 percent synthetic i run it in my cars for 7000 miles. red line oil, royal purple ,lucas oil, castrol edge , shell synthetic, and quaker state synthetic oil is ok, but it is hard to find their specs in print, like four ball wear, base stock mixture, boiling point, total base number, and other ingredients. mobil one used to be good oil untill it was bought out by exxon oil, and castrol oil is just a shell company their oil is made by whom ever they get the cheapest oil from, but its your decision , amsoil is the best oil out but its pricey unless you get the 5w30 10000 mile brand they sell but you need to use their oil filter to get the 10000 miles for service intervals

[Blue Beast]

At 30,000 on odometer is it ok to switch to a synthetic or better to stay with same as factory installed? All dealer service so far using standard mobil 5w30 and toyota filters.

[fnkngrv]

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