Synthetic oil on a 20,500 mile motor

[ph21]

Hello all,

New to the forum!

Wife and I just bought a '05 4Runner with 20,000 miles on it. I live in a colder climate (North Idaho) and will be moving to Alaska in a few years.

My question is, can I drain this oil and start using synthetic oil (Mobil 1)? I will be in a much colder climate soon. I am not sure if it will harm the motor to go from conventional oil to a synthetic oil.

Aslo, what viscosity should I use?

Thanks for the help

ph21

 

[jharris2]

No problem -- just change it. If you're using Mobil 1, then use the same weight as conventional oil (5W30, IIRC). The owner's manual tells you the right weight.

 

[NCSCOTT]

No problem -- just change it. If you're using Mobil 1, then use the same weight as conventional oil (5W30, IIRC). The owner's manual tells you the right weight.

:iagree:

You can also use 5W-20. There is a TSB out stating it is ok to use but for the life of me I Can not find it with the search function. Before I switched I even called my local dealership service dept. and they told me it is what they run in there bulk lines now and they put it in anything 2000 and above.
I have been running it in my 04 for about 3 changes now about 18k miles total 6000 miles per change with no problems, 88k total on the 04. I also put in in my 08 @ 2000 miles and again @ 5k and 10k. No problems there either.

Good luck, you can keep that weather up there please!!:biggrin2: