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TheSilkySmooth · 02-25-2009, 11:27 AM

If I was lucky enough to live in FLA, SoCAL or DownUnder, I'd be running Straight HD 30, absolutely NOT a winter oil. VI improvers are not lubricants and are the leading cause of varnish and sludge and shearing out of grade. Our engines do not take kindly to varnish and are not THAT easy on oil given they have: the dreaded flat tappet cam, hydraulic cam phasing, timing chain and guide and a hydraulic chain tensioner.

TheSilkySmooth · 02-25-2009, 11:32 AM

My 145 dollar 3.5HP briggs lawn mover is still alive after 19 years having only summer use, 30wt hdeo oil fill with OC every OTHER year. Burns no oil, doesnt knock. It has NO oil pump, just splash lube. OK thats my 300th post. WEEEeeee!

jkuchta · 02-25-2009, 12:00 PM

I run the Motul 300V 5W-30, and love it. This oil is designed for Le Mans....3-4K miles at full speed with no oil changes...I think it's more than enough for the street, and great for track days.

spookz · 02-25-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSilkySmooth

You may want to try the Motul BMW LL01, prob the best all round oil around. I'll attach the spec sheet. The 300 v while it may work on the street for a bit is a racing oil. Sometimes they lower the detergency to reduce preignition, you need that detergency on a street motor. Cheers!

In Australia, it doesn't seem like we have a particular oil by Motul listed as BMW LL01.. But I've come across this one which does have the BMW LL-01 approval, is this the Australian Market equivalent?
Motul 8100 X-Max

The specifications seem similar - 100% synthetic, ester based, 5w30..

ChinoCharles · 02-25-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

ROFL

spookz · 02-25-2009, 07:22 PM

Anyone know how the 1NZ-FE would run with 5w40?
Would it be too thick for the little engine?

phenoyz · 02-26-2009, 01:42 AM

after u change oil, is there something you need to "reset"?
like a honda or bmw you need to reset something.

Kaotic Lazagna · 02-26-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by phenoyz

after u change oil, is there something you need to "reset"?
like a honda or bmw you need to reset something.

If the maintenance light turns on before you change your oil, then yeah, you can reset that light.

spookz · 02-27-2009, 10:30 PM

Does anyone run 5w40 oils in their 1.5L Yaris?

02-25-2009, 11:27 AM	#73
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	If I was lucky enough to live in FLA, SoCAL or DownUnder, I'd be running Straight HD 30, absolutely NOT a winter oil. VI improvers are not lubricants and are the leading cause of varnish and sludge and shearing out of grade. Our engines do not take kindly to varnish and are not THAT easy on oil given they have: the dreaded flat tappet cam, hydraulic cam phasing, timing chain and guide and a hydraulic chain tensioner. Last edited by TheSilkySmooth; 02-25-2009 at 11:29 AM. Reason: more

02-25-2009, 07:22 PM	#78
spookz JDM yO! View User's Garage Drives: '09 3dr. 5-spd Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 331	Anyone know how the 1NZ-FE would run with 5w40? Would it be too thick for the little engine? __________________ .

02-26-2009, 01:42 AM	#79
phenoyz Drives: yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: las vegas, alabang Posts: 89	after u change oil, is there something you need to "reset"? like a honda or bmw you need to reset something. __________________

02-27-2009, 10:30 PM	#81
spookz JDM yO! View User's Garage Drives: '09 3dr. 5-spd Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 331	Does anyone run 5w40 oils in their 1.5L Yaris? __________________ .

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02-25-2009, 11:32 AM	#74
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	My 145 dollar 3.5HP briggs lawn mover is still alive after 19 years having only summer use, 30wt hdeo oil fill with OC every OTHER year. Burns no oil, doesnt knock. It has NO oil pump, just splash lube. OK thats my 300th post. WEEEeeee!

02-25-2009, 12:00 PM	#75
jkuchta View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris hatch (red) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 557	I run the Motul 300V 5W-30, and love it. This oil is designed for Le Mans....3-4K miles at full speed with no oil changes...I think it's more than enough for the street, and great for track days.