Dealer oil changes

For some reason I thought 3rd gens were all synthetic oil until I read the manual, I have my 20k freebie, at 16k mi, coming up, will request synthetic, will see what the extra cost is from my place

 

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Ron, what’s up !

 

Sick bro

 

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I thought all new vehicles ran synthetic these days...no?

We only have 400 miles on our 2019. I'll have to check the manual.

 

Engine oil spec is 0w-20, which only comes in synthetic.

 

Correct

 

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Thank you .

 

You must have a different manual. My 2018 OR says synthetic only.

 

I don't get it...

 

Nope.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pennzoil-Gold-0W-20-Dexos-Synthetic-Blend-Motor-Oil-5-qt/150683491

https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubrica... Synthetic Blend Motor Oil&category=Motor Oil

There may be more but Honda genuine is also Syn blend, as is anything from ConocoPhillips Phillips who makes Motorcraft.
Many bulk jobbers distribute SOPUS and connoco products.

Dealers buy what meets the spec for the least cost?
My dealer in Durango Colorado, used Motorcraft in the bulk lube, they were a joint ford dealership. Great service there.


This myth that 0w20 can only be synthetic needs to end. Nothing magical about the 0w20.

 

2017, manual says SAE OW-20, synthetic not mentioned

 

Thank you

 

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I would run the dealer change for an interval and the next oil change if you want a premium oil you can run that. It doesn’t make a lot of difference. The engines are not that picky,

 

^This. You can even run common 5W30, which the 2GR was spec'd for prior to ~2012. Ref owner's manuals for earlier year RAV4, Venza, and Sienna.

 

One reason I asked is after the first dealer oil change, they recommended the next one after 5k miles

 

Last time to save money I just used Canola oil.