What oil do you use?

Hey guys-

What's your favorite motor oil these days? These engines have a timing chain, that makes them hard on oil, at least that's what I've heard.

Right now I'm running a load of Amsoil 5W-30 ASL, and my 4 banger seems to like it. But I might switch if I could find a cheaper oil that would work just as well.

I don't try to get more than 5 or 6 k before I change it. I know others go much longer, but I get too antzy and change it out.

 

I use Mobil 1 synthetic 5w-30 now. The 1st 80,000 miles I used regular oil.

 

Mobil 1 Synthetic 5w-30, Aamsoil is a bit better, but honestly just changing the oil on time with any synthetic is going to keep the motor going for a long long time.

 

amsoil 0w-20 and i change it at 15,000 miles

 

nother vote for Mobil 1 5w-30

 

mobil1 synthetic.....5w30

 

Amsoil's newest oil-Amsoil Signature Series 0W-30

 

mobil1 syn 5W-20, but going to 0W-20 next change

 

I've heard that Toyota back spec'd some of our engines to run 5W -20.

How do I find out if mine is one of them? I've got an 06 2.7.

My thoughts are it was done mostly for colder climates, right?

 

Castrol Syntec 5W-30

 

German made castrol syntec 0W-30

 

I use Mobil Clean 5000 and change my oil and filter every 3500 miles.

Here is the service manual states 5w-30

lsocoee what blend do you use?
EVOO
Virgin Olive Oil
Refined Olive Oil
Pure Olive Oil
Refined Olive-Pomace Oil
Olive-Pomace Oil
Light & Extra Light" Olive Oil

 

Valvoline SynPower 5W30

 

it was tested and valvoline is better than mobil 1. X2 for valv

 

Just curious have you compared the 5w to the 0w in your tacoma?


Previous owner used dino every 3k. Switching over this weekend to Amsoil 100% Synthetic 5W-30 Motor Oil with 71k on the clock.

 

I haven't.I just went with the new Amsoil 0w30 at 1000 or so miles.
I did use Amsoil 5w30 in my other vehicles but when Amsoil came out with the 0W30,I switched and don't feel any difference.

 

castrol 5w 30, toyota filter, changed every 3000

 

Mobil 1 Sytec 5w30 is all my truck has ever seen. Also my gn and my new challenger see the same oil along with all the wifes vw's. My gn always ran great and never puffed smoke when i sold it. Mobil 1 FTW.