Best Oil to Use? (Cheap Wal Mart VS Synthetic)

Toyota's powertrain warranty is only 60K. Plus they are offering free maintenance for the first two years. Toyota now has a huge incentive to minimize maintenance costs even if it isn't ideal for engine longevity. Something to keep in mind.

 

Yea thats a good deal, I would take full advantage of that, it will save ya $30 every 5-10k
4.0 still states 5k interval, but guys on this forum go 10k
http://www.toyota.com/owners/parts-service/synthetic-oil/detail.html

 

On my previous Tacoma (2000 model) I switched over to Mobil 1 extended performance. Changed it every 15K or 12 months.

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_Extended_Performance.aspx

 

LOL

 

Guess not, I did a search to get a specific answer and didn't see what I liked. But, I suppose it was worthy enough to get a post out of ya....

 

Yes. I ran/run Mobil1 Extended Performance 0w-30 in my truck in Alaska's interior where temps get freakin' cold. Anything helps. I'll do it again in October. (I'm currently running manuf. spec 5w-30 Extended and I'll be ready to change it out in a couple more months and 3000 more miles.

 

I run Castrol 5W-30 through my 2RZ..and my father is the original owner of the truck when he had it..bought it from him with 89k on it..it ran Castrol all it's life.

I do oil change about every 3000-3500 miles though, mainly because I beat on the truck alot harder then some people..

I put 2000 miles alone on my truck every month just from school.
Another 700 or so leisure miles a month also..so I do an oil change every month almost.

156k on the clock,

Oil = $13
Filter = $4

$17 oil changes and no problem with the motor yet

 

I also use Castrol 5W-30 in my Tacoma using a stock oil filter at Toyota. I have always changed the oil every 5000 miles in all my cars. I've been using Castrol for years & had no issues at all. Great price at Walmart for about 13 bucks for a 5 quart jug, cant go wrong there.

 

Castrol FTW.


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