Oil 5000 miles + - Toyota Yaris Forums

TheSilkySmooth · 01-27-2009, 12:16 PM

I think most oil analysis would show the oil is used up by 6000 - 7000 miles in typical mixed driving with trips over 15 mi one way. The oil will be Most likely out of spec for viscosity and the anti wear agents and anti acid chemicals are all gone. 5W-30 API SM synthetic oil is NOT ACEA A3/B3 and will not meet BMW long life stds because it is not synthetic like the europen oil are required to be - none of this phony synth marketing nonsense as is allowed in the States. at 67K miles, my wifes toyota 2azfe 2.4L engine is trash following the toyota guidelines using the specified mineral oils (typ valvoline conventional and mobil 5000). We are currently looking to trade it on a Subaru forester or mitsu outlander or similar - oh and the water pump is leaking too Great. Thanks Toyota and ILSAC! I though I could do better than a suzuki Vitara by spending a few thousand more, but I guess NOT. A very bitter Papa

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01-27-2009, 12:16 PM	#10
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	I think most oil analysis would show the oil is used up by 6000 - 7000 miles in typical mixed driving with trips over 15 mi one way. The oil will be Most likely out of spec for viscosity and the anti wear agents and anti acid chemicals are all gone. 5W-30 API SM synthetic oil is NOT ACEA A3/B3 and will not meet BMW long life stds because it is not synthetic like the europen oil are required to be - none of this phony synth marketing nonsense as is allowed in the States. at 67K miles, my wifes toyota 2azfe 2.4L engine is trash following the toyota guidelines using the specified mineral oils (typ valvoline conventional and mobil 5000). We are currently looking to trade it on a Subaru forester or mitsu outlander or similar - oh and the water pump is leaking too Great. Thanks Toyota and ILSAC! I though I could do better than a suzuki Vitara by spending a few thousand more, but I guess NOT. A very bitter Papa