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just got my car serviced today and apparently genuine Toyota oil was poured into my engine, not Mobil. I asked them why they did that and they said that they don't want to continue using oil that is now being made in China (Mobil). interesting...just wanted to let you guys know. one question though, they gave my car 15w40 semi-synthetic motor oil, is that a bit thick since the engines still new (i know that the manual states that that grade is allowed)? they gave my engine that because they didn't have the recommended 10w30.

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that grades fine no need to worry , i always thought genuine toyota oil was castrol...

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apparently the genuine oils were made with Castrol, but for some reason the dealer i got it done used Mobil before they knew those oils were going to be made in China-they said its recommended(Mobil's website states that as well). i strange thing is that I haven't seen Castrol semi-synthetic oil in that grade (15w40), only mineral based.

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everythings bloody made in china ... they even started making mercedes over there :lol:

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Certain dealers use different oils, we used to use Castrol, now we use Caltex... I guess it's whatever company can give us the best deals is who we use...

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i was told by my Toyota dealer that the oil was made by Castrol, but specifically for Toyota, so not the the Castrol you can buy off the shelf from Super Cheap etc....

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