Motor oil?

[mavrick1903]

Not trying to start an oil debate. Just wondering if there are any do/don't for oil change. I usually go to a local or a Valvoline cause it's easier. Synthetic, any other considerations?

 

[BlackWorksInc]

As long as it meets API Rating of SN or higher and meets SAE 5W-30, it doesn't matter what oil you run.

 

[ebg18t]

Like [MENTION=66389]BlackWorksInc[/MENTION] said as long as it meets the API rating and proper weight pretty much all the oil brands are fine. Many people have brand preferences; but it's hard to find a 5W30 that doesn't meet the Toyota Spec.

 

[Synister]

The OEM oil filters are definitely the way to go; affordable and well made, you can even buy in bulk. I even managed to find the JDM 90915-20004 oil filters that came installed from the factory a few years ago and stocked up. At the oil change interval of 5k miles recommended from the factory, pretty much any conventional or synthetic will do just fine.

 

[RunnerAK]

I like to run a full synthetic (Mobil 1), mainly because it doesn't thicken up as much in the cold. Conventional oil pours like molasses when it is freezing out. I also run 6000+ miles between oil changes, used oil analysis from both V6 and V8s has shown that the 5000 mile interval is quite conservative, and that most oils can go for 7500+.

Another +1 for the OEM filters (the commonly available 90915-YZZD3 ones). They are cheaper and higher quality than other store bought ones I've used.