What engine oil are you using? And introduction

[trailmix]

I always use mobil 1 5w30 with a k&n filter every 3k miles. I just like changing oil

 

[RadRunner]

Quick question. I do know that 4Runners require 5W-30, but since I had a lot of 10W-30 sitting around, I changed it with that. Now from what I understand, the difference from 5W to 10W is just the viscosity. Given that I live in a hot climate (Florida) should the thicker oil be fine to use?

 

[NickF]

Quick question. I do know that 4Runners require 5W-30, but since I had a lot of 10W-30 sitting around, I changed it with that. Now from what I understand, the difference from 5W to 10W is just the viscosity. Given that I live in a hot climate (Florida) should the thicker oil be fine to use?

10-30 is fine unless it gets cold. I've used 10-30 during summer oil changhes

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Mobil 1 5W30 and Purolator Pure1 PL14610.

If you want to increase your high temp protection for whatever reason look at 0W40.

 

[RadRunner]

I've heard 10W lubricates the engine better. The coldest it's got down here was last year and it was only 50F :lmao:

 

[NickF]

The main benefit of 10-30 is that it has a higher thermal breakdown and can handle more heat.

 

[TheDurk]

Quick question. I do know that 4Runners require 5W-30, but since I had a lot of 10W-30 sitting around, I changed it with that. Now from what I understand, the difference from 5W to 10W is just the viscosity. Given that I live in a hot climate (Florida) should the thicker oil be fine to use?

Look in your manual. I think it says 10w-30 is alternative if temps stay above some cold number, like 10 or 15°F. 5w to 10w is the cold temp viscosity, which only applies on start-up--still extremely important for engine lubrification as well as ease of starting. Anyway, I'm sure its fine.

50°F the coldest in FL? You must be in some real hot part of the state. My family has a house in Boca Grande and February always gets colder than that.

 

[RadRunner]

Thanks all, ya I'm in Ft. Lauderdale man! Scorchin' out here for sure. I guess I will start using 10W-30 and look into the 10W-40 for my Runner :banana:

 

[RDS3030]

Look in your manual. I think it says 10w-30 is alternative if temps stay above some cold number, like 10 or 15°F. 5w to 10w is the cold temp viscosity, which only applies on start-up--still extremely important for engine lubrification as well as ease of starting.

I live in the vally and during the winter drive to the summit altleast 2 or three times a week when its snowing to go snowboarding.

Would i be better off switching to a different weight other than 10-30 durung the winter for better protection?

 

[atokin]

Mobil 1 Full Synthetic Extended Performance 10W-30 and Mobil 1 Filter

 

[TheDurk]

I live in the vally and during the winter drive to the summit altleast 2 or three times a week when its snowing to go snowboarding.

Would i be better off switching to a different weight other than 10-30 durung the winter for better protection?

This page is from your '96 manual. I was wrong, 10w-30 is good from 0°F on up. (I was answering Florida guys question, so I wasn't that worried about precision.) If you are regularly starting up a cold engine at 0°F or below, I would definitely use 5w-30. But if you are more likely to be going over 100°F, stick to 10w-30. This may or may not be your case. You have some screwy climates out there in CA.

 

[nrgwar]

I have only been using Royal Purple for my Oil as of August 2009. I have noticed some gains & they are. The engine temperature is a bit cooler from start up - riving for 4 hours or more on the open highway. The throttle response has improved. I have been able to go 14-18 miles more on a full tank of gas.

read more at this link http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/63869-oil-change-royal-purple-amsoil.html