xtremewlr
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$4.88/filter, 10 YZZD3 filters. - Amazon.com: Toyota Genuine Parts 90915-YZZD3 Oil Filter 1 Case (QTY 10): Automotive
Oil and filter recommendation
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grave
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“On this episode of Engine Masters presented by AMSOIL, we explain how oil kills power—because it’s not about synthetic versus regular oil and not about a brand-to-brand comparison, but about windage and oil-pan design. We take a 700hp big-block Chevy and show you how too much oil can kill 20 hp”
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Same reaction when I watch YouTube reviews.
"Company A gave me this expensive product to review for you, but I'm going to be totally unbiased....." I usually skip that video or just watch for feature demonstrations.
Warwicke36
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I have been running Amsoil signature series in my fleet of 35 cars for 11 years. The difference is clear to me. For use the gains aren't in horsepower. The engine protection is excellent. We have vehicles with 400k on original motors, the only reason we get rid of them as the body style has become dated (we're a black car / limousine service)
The 2nd benefit, and this surprises some people, is cost. Let me preface this buy saying we buy it in bulk (30 gallons drums). However, a 7 qt oil change with an Amsoil Filter is about $78. The oil and filters we use are rated for 25k miles. I change them every 15k. If someone were paying labor on their oil changes a 7qt oil change with conventional or synth blend would be in the ballpark of $30 at a cheapo Jiffy lube type place. Even at 5k intervals that's $90... so it actually costs more. On top of that you had to get it done 2 extra times for those 15k miles.
Lastly we saw a decent gain in fuel economy when I took the time to run the numbers. I don't remember the exact numbers now because I did it back when we first considered making the switch over. But with the number of cars we run and the total mileage it was a significant savings.
I'll get off my Amsoil soapbox. But I always sing its praises when I get an opportunity. As the fleet manager and sole mechanic for this facility it has made my life very very nice. Our average sedan does 70k miles per year, so you can do the math on how often I would be changing the oil with shorter interval products.
For the 4.0 the Amsoil filter would be a EA15K51 - That's at 15k service interval filter.
I would pair that with their 5w30 Signature series oil for the best protection and 15k service interval, or the XL series oil and change it at 10-12k instead.
Cheers
grave
Senior Member
You don’t have to sing Amsoil’s praises to me. For the lay person who is buying it by the quart or jug or whatever, it’s hard to find and a bit pricier than what you probably get it for. If it were easier for me to find Signature Series at a decent price ($88/gal on Amazon?!) I’d use it for sure, but I can head to my local Napa and get Mobil 1 a lot easier.
xtremewlr
Member
Shell Rotella T6 5w40, go look it up. Much cheaper than Mobil1 and a better oil. Not saying Mobil1 is bad but there are less expensive options.
Warwicke36
New member
You can order it directly from Amsoil.com
$13/qt for signature series
$52/gallon
$18/filter
I spec'd out 6 quarts of oil and a filter it would be $111 with shipping and tax.
If you spend over $100 they waive the $8.99 shipping charge (it was $96.30 before shipping :ybrick
Just food for thought if you decide Amsoil is worth it to you. It may not be.
xtremewlr
Member
That's a little better than the Amazon link I posted a little ways back.
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Have had good luck with T6 in everything from Cummins semi to Briggs/Straton lawn mowers and everything in between including 4 stroke motorcycles.
You can order it directly from Amsoil.com
$13/qt for signature series
$52/gallon
$18/filter
I spec'd out 6 quarts of oil and a filter it would be $111 with shipping and tax.
If you spend over $100 they waive the $8.99 shipping charge (it was $96.30 before shipping :ybrick
Just food for thought if you decide Amsoil is worth it to you. It may not be.
Much less if you "join the club" and become a Preferred Customer. Also helps to not buy single quarts...a case of 4 gallons @ PC prices gets the cost to about $9 per quart.
xtremewlr
Member
Same here, been using it for years. I've only had one bike where the clutch wasn't happy with it. Still worked but was real notchy with T6.
Warwicke36
New member
Yeah definitely. I buy the 30 gallon drums of 5w20 and 5w30 and do the group ship which is free freight and delivery. It's all I'll use now, but understand to some it may not be worth the extra little effort or cost. Our fleet hasn't had a single engine related issue (aside from grenading internal chain driven waterpumps at 350k) in the 10 or 11 years since we made the switch. Prior to that I had a few issues at the 280 to 300k mark on a couple 4.6l town car motors. (chain guides, low compression) from the previous owner running Motorcraft semi syn. Swapping at 5k intervals (royal pain in my ass with the mileage we run)
2x on any Dexos oil on sale with oem filter. Costco has 10qt of their Kirkland synthetic for $25 right now. Kirkland synthetic is a Warren Distribution oil.
https://www.costco.com/kirkland-sig...or-oil-5-quart,-2-pack.product.100527865.html
https://www.costco.com/kirkland-sig...or-oil-5-quart,-2-pack.product.100527865.html
firebirdguy
Member
amazon oil is also warren dist... same as walmarts supertech, at least in the greater upper & lower midwest area. both are very good oils proven in use & from oil analysis. supertech might be a little cheaper.
john.panarelli
New member
Oil and filter for 5th gen 4Runners
My family has owned 12 Toyotas and 1 Lexus. Of them all, my 4Runner is the odds-on favorite.
As I routinely get 300K+ on my vehicles, I believe sticking with the OEM filters and recommended oils and fluids are the best route. Just can’t believe fooling around with viscosity or filter media is worth the trouble.
My family has owned 12 Toyotas and 1 Lexus. Of them all, my 4Runner is the odds-on favorite.
As I routinely get 300K+ on my vehicles, I believe sticking with the OEM filters and recommended oils and fluids are the best route. Just can’t believe fooling around with viscosity or filter media is worth the trouble.
