mobil 1 synthetic vs toyota OEM oil
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redneckj
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Mobil 1 at Walmart. 5 quarts is about $27.00(7 quarts needed) and use a factory filter.
Mobile 1 quietly lost LL01 certification for BMW a while back so I took a hard look at it. It's not a great oil. it's decent oil but testing over time wasn't impressive in my research. On the other hand Castrol edge is fantastically rated. (For now)
That said regular changes are generally sufficient but I eyeball my oil choice sideways every so often after being quietly screwed by m1.
Reading up on 0w20 is interesting. In the end I opted for edge with Toyota filters. A pair of 5 quart bottles ran me a bit over $50 via prime. Another bottle will give me two oil changes easy.
That said regular changes are generally sufficient but I eyeball my oil choice sideways every so often after being quietly screwed by m1.
Reading up on 0w20 is interesting. In the end I opted for edge with Toyota filters. A pair of 5 quart bottles ran me a bit over $50 via prime. Another bottle will give me two oil changes easy.
Tuco S.
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I'm also not a big fan of Mobil 1, although I haven't tried the 0W-20. My experience is with Volkswagens and VW 502 spec oil. I've used both Mobil 1 0W-40 and Castrol Edge 0W-40, and the car definitely runs smoother and quieter on the Castrol which seems to be a bit thicker and doesn't shear down as quickly. Both oils are simarly priced. I'll probably stick with Edge when I get my 4Runner.
Whippersnapper02
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Toyota doesn't make oil so it's anyone that can get the contract and that meets specs.
Mobil 1 is only recommended by companies they sent checks to.
In the end, any off the shelf oil with the correct viscosity will work. Just change it when it's needed.
Mobil 1 is only recommended by companies they sent checks to.
In the end, any off the shelf oil with the correct viscosity will work. Just change it when it's needed.
CRB Racing
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I have used Mobile1 in my 3rd gen since it was new. I just hit 300k, the cams and heads look brand new with no visible wear or discoloration. I’m going to stick with that for my 5th gen!
Bayou_Pro
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It's the same. Toyota OEM oil is made by Mobil.
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IanB
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Another option for any Canadians, Motomaster Formula 1 Synthetic is a full synthetic made by Shell for Canadian Tire, goes on sale as low as $16.99CAN for 5L, I stock up when it goes on sale. I use this stuff in all my gas engines.
I'm sticking with Toyota filters.
Also, Mobil 1 is junk as far as synthetic oils go, with the exception of the 0w20 Euro grade that is made in Germany. Historically, this was the only grade of Mobil 1 that was actually a full synthetic and not a blend marketed as a full synthetic.
I'm sticking with Toyota filters.
Also, Mobil 1 is junk as far as synthetic oils go, with the exception of the 0w20 Euro grade that is made in Germany. Historically, this was the only grade of Mobil 1 that was actually a full synthetic and not a blend marketed as a full synthetic.
stphnman20
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My Local Costco has a case of 6qrts Mobil 1 0W20 for $25. I use that with OEM filter.
MAXISTYLES
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Toyota - Pennzoil
I always use "Toyota" 0w-20 oil however I just did an oil change and used Penzzoil Platinum Full Synthetic because of the rebates and the engine seems to run quieter, the ticking noise is hardly there.
I always use "Toyota" 0w-20 oil however I just did an oil change and used Penzzoil Platinum Full Synthetic because of the rebates and the engine seems to run quieter, the ticking noise is hardly there.
sandcrawler
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i've been using TGMO more or less since new. gave Mobil 1 one shot but the motor was appreciably, and disturbingly, noisier. despite the hype, Mobil 1 is generally not considered to be a quality product any longer. i'm planning to give the Pennzoil a try my next OCI as i've heard good things.
CutthroatSlam
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Here's an independent study on oils. I can refer a dealer for the Trybodyn oil.
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2016 4Runner SR5
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Anyone else notice that these engines are louder with anything other than Toyota oil? They're noisy no matter what but with Valvoline 0-20 and Mobil 1 0-20 they are even louder. I will be switching back to Toyota oil at my next oil change. Whoever makes it, makes it to Toyota spec and there does seem to be a difference. BTW I use nothing but OEM filters so the filter has nothing to do with it in this case.
