Anyone running Royal Purple?

[Inspector14]

I have done a lot of my own oil changes. this Yaris is the easiest car i have ever worked on. i changed to synthetic at 800 miles. the factory oil in the car was causing a rough start and a lot of noise in the morning (was getting down to -18*F) so i switched to Pennzoil Platinum.

i plan on changing to castrol edge. which has a good portion of its base oil as a PAO. i would like to run AMSoil or redline though.

[Tamago]

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sea...earchid=407085

[Tamago]

i think you guys were all related to GW bush the way you fight over oil

lol

[1stToyota]

Originally Posted by Tamago

i think you guys were all related to GW bush the way you fight over oil

lol

I fight over what Toyota says is right for our motor...I don't like bad and maybe very costly advice being handed out.

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by 1stToyota

I fight over what Toyota says is right for our motor...I don't like bad and maybe very costly advice being handed out.

nor do i..

but if 100 people on YW say that 0w20 is ok to run, then its fact.. don't bother opening that thing in your glove box (owners manual) YW says it, it's true!

[1stToyota]

Originally Posted by Tamago

nor do i..

but if 100 people on YW say that 0w20 is ok to run, then its fact.. don't bother opening that thing in your glove box (owners manual) YW says it, it's true!

Or bother looking at the oil cap

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by 1stToyota

Or bother looking at the oil cap

WAIT, wait.. toyota puts information like that on the cap?

[SilverGlow]

Originally Posted by 1stToyota

Or bother looking at the oil cap

..or bother reading TSB's, that are published AFTER Toyota printed their caps....

[Yaribhini]

I highly, highly suggest that one runs what the factory calls for in regards to viscosity and weight. Especially for those that have never owned a car that utilizes a timing chain configuration.

[1stToyota]

Originally Posted by Yaribhini

I highly, highly suggest that one runs what the factory calls for in regards to viscosity and weight. Especially for those that have never owned a car that utilizes a timing chain configuration.

Which is 5w-30 (5w-20 recommendation added later), and that's what I use...1% over the 40+mpg that I already get isn't worth the risk of using a viscosity that isn't listed on the Toyota TSB...unless of course you're forced to quote only a part of the multi-viscosity rating to fool yourself into thinking it's okay to use the wrong oil

[IllusionX]

yes, my oil cap says 5w30

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

Originally Posted by IllusionX

yes, my oil cap says 5w30

mine says TRD........

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by BLAZINBLUEVITZ

mine says TRD........

that must mean you can use Peanut butter instead of oil, since the cap doesn't designate specific oil weights!!

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

Originally Posted by Tamago

that must mean you can use Peanut butter instead of oil, since the cap doesn't designate specific oil weights!!

i use oil from the mexican joint down the street. when i hit the block im smelling like bean burritos......

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by BLAZINBLUEVITZ

i use oil from the mexican joint down the street. when i hit the block im smelling like bean burritos......

that sounds excellent... what weight is the oil?

[Yaribhini]

I would use ATLEAST a 5w oil with a timing chain. TSB interpretation or not, a timing chain configuration needs some oil weight.

[1stToyota]

Originally Posted by Yaribhini

I would use ATLEAST a 5w oil with a timing chain. TSB interpretation or not, a timing chain configuration needs some oil weight.

Funny thing is that Toyota leaves NO room or need for an interpretation...they list the exact models and engines that can use 0w-20 and which models can use 5w-20 in their updated TSB. No where will you find 0w-20 being recommended by Toyota for the Yaris 1.5, period.

[TheSilkySmooth]

The last updated TSB I read stated in a red box at the TOP of the page: NOTICE: 'Use the oil viscosity recommended oil on the oil filler cap or in the owners manual'. I must say its a terribly written TSB that has more loopholes than the Federal Tax LAW. The TSB .. 018 is in regards to the API SM rating. NOT a capability to use "alternate" oil weights. My owners manual ALSO recommends the use of a HEAVIER weight oil in severe operating conditions such as high speed highway - doesnt say anthing about urinating in the engine and applying vaseline(r) to your new leaky Fram filter. My engine can BARELY tolerate THE BEST synthetic thats formulated at the thin end of API 30 wt spec - never mind a piss 20 wt. But blowing your engine is a good economic stimulus for the Toyota service center. Dont Blame Me (or 1st T) for your misinterpretation of a TSB that is NOT for general readership.