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Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by digdug1, May 5, 2016.

  1. May 5, 2016 at 6:00 AM
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    Good morning I'm sorry if this is not the right place to post this but here's my question I have a 2012 Toyota Camry with a 2.5 engine it uses the OW-20 Weight oil what would everybody recommend on what type of brand of oil to use thank you
     
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  2. May 5, 2016 at 6:26 AM
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    Prepare to have everyone chime in for every brand of oil for various reasons. That said I used Mobile 1 full synth. Get 5 qt cheap from Walmart.
     
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  3. May 5, 2016 at 6:33 AM
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    Wallymart. Mobil 1 full synthetic. Just picked up 5 gal for $22.**.
     
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  4. May 5, 2016 at 6:37 AM
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  5. May 5, 2016 at 2:10 PM
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  6. May 6, 2016 at 4:02 AM
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    Yes, I submitted 2 using a WalMart receipt.
     
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  7. May 6, 2016 at 4:12 AM
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  8. Jul 10, 2016 at 12:28 AM
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  9. Jul 10, 2016 at 12:48 AM
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    Toyota 0W-20 full synthetic .. check your local dealership parts dept. most will sell the oil in bulk for about $3.50/quart when you bring your own jugs to fill
     
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  10. Jul 10, 2016 at 12:49 AM
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    Mobil1 for +20hp:burnrubber:
     
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  11. Jul 10, 2016 at 12:53 AM
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    LOL and a K&N filter for another 10hp
     
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  12. Jul 10, 2016 at 12:56 AM
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    The Solstice has one. Not that it needs another 10:rolleyes:
     
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    Whatever is on sale at Autozone when I'm ready to change my oil.
     
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