Synthetic Oil

[lucio_libre]

Just did my oil change using Mobil synthS 10w40, and the car feels a little more sluggish. Just wondering if any of you guys are using fully synthetic and how t feels?

[CORZZA]

U should use shell Helix! Ultra! works well

or if you get Castrol Magnatec

[Red_CT9A]

Just did my oil change using Mobil synthS 10w40, and the car feels a little more sluggish. Just wondering if any of you guys are using fully synthetic and how t feels?

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is that the mobil 1 'gold' 10w40??

if it is.....than it shouldnt feel more sluggish ; me n northy r both using that n our cars run sweet :)

if it isnt the mobil 1 'gold' than go buy sum :)

[Northy]

yeh im with wei wei, i run that in my stivo and also in my 1zz when i had it (its still running that oil now) buy the sounds of things the synthS might be the next one down from the mobil 1 gold. the Mobil 1 Gold normally goes for around the $95/5L bottle

[CORZZA]

what does toyota use?

[gus]

for engine oil, am using

Castrol Formula R Synthetic 0W-40

* SAE 0W-40

* API SL/CF.

* ACEA A3/B3/B4

comments: can't notice any diference, but should ensure engine in good nick

for transmission oil, am using

Castrol Syntrax 75W-90

* SAE 75W/90

* API GL5

comments: smooth gear change

[omn1potent]

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Edited March 31, 2006 by omn1potent

[spec_black]

hmm

ive been using genuine sh!t ever since i got the car

anyone else uses it and did a change over?

genuine motor oil...is pretty good haha

never used anything else so wont know the difference

cost too much man

genuine motor oil is like 5 bottles for around $60

[gus]

hmm

ive been using genuine sh!t ever since i got the car

anyone else uses it and did a change over?

genuine motor oil...is pretty good haha

never used anything else so wont know the difference

cost too much man

genuine motor oil is like 5 bottles for around $60

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my 5 cents:

when you next service your engine and transmission oil, feel the toyota's engine / transmission oil and then feel the synthetic oil (e.g. castrol).

the synthetic oil feels much smoother, lighter [viscocity]

[justin_es]

i dont go any thicker than 5W with my oils

besides toyota's genuine oil is just castrol anyways so whats so genuine about it

its just sponsorship

also you can opt for full synthetic oil when you get your service done and they will use there genuine oil HEHE

[vitagen]

i use castrol synth r 5w30

[lucio_libre]

I was gona try and use Mobil 1 10w30 fully synthetic, but it was $75 bucks. Isnt the 0w40 a bit too thin for our engines?

[coladuna]

I use Motul 5W40 oil. I think it's semi-synthetic. It's the only oil I've used since the 1000km service so can't really comment on it yet.

[DANZZT231]

If it's the silver Mobil, yeah the car felt sluggish with it. I used silver Mobil Synth S with 10w40 and that's exactly what happened. But, don't worry, it'll be ok.

[lucio_libre]

Thats why I'm giving it heaps, to thin it out a little . Next time i'll try the fully synthetic, the Castrol 0w40 Formula R.

[vitagen]

use 5w30!

=P

its pretty cheap @ 4x a bottle

and yeah its perfect for our engine

[Cooley]

Using ELF Full Synthetic 5W30.........runs well and smooth~

Much much more than **** Toyota Geniune semi synthetic crap

[gus]

I was gona try and use Mobil 1 10w30 fully synthetic, but it was $75 bucks. Isnt the 0w40 a bit too thin for our engines?

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not according to castrol

"568 May also use CASTROL FORMULA R SYNTHETIC 0W-40."

http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/d...e=67&Model=1618

[omn1potent]

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Edited March 31, 2006 by omn1potent

[justin_es]

i used motul 10w40(i think not 100%certain on that now) full synthetic once before and i was pretty happy with it

BUT then somone made a comment that motul and the vvti motors dont go that well together

even though i never experienced any problems i wasnt willing to take the risk for in the future

so seeing as though castrol and toyota are in sponsorship together im gonna start using full synthetic castrol oil

yet to go shopping to find the exact 1 im going to use yet hehe

but i assure you it will no higher than 5w or lower than 30

cheers

[Blackzze]

"Thats why I'm giving it heaps, to thin it out a little . Next time i'll try the fully synthetic, the Castrol 0w40 Formula R."

Hey Lucio, go 2 rounds of the mobil1. you got the right weight for our cars IMO. When i first changed over to it, the car was sluggish and it drank 0.5L over 4,000 k's!! When I went for the second change at 10,000k it came back superb and really flexible up top.

[beenet]

Where do u find Mobil 1 Gold 10W-30?

All stores I've looked sell the 5W-50 only...

Do u use a higher viscosity oil now that it's summer?

Edited January 3, 2006 by beenet

[mx83toy]

I have experimented a little with 0W and 5W and found the 40 mobil gold to be the best especially with summer comming on so strong! but year i found ever so slightly more power with the thinner oils but engine ran noisier and rougher im now sticking to the gold 10W-40W much smoother...

[specialized32]

this is a good read http://neptune.spacebears.com/cars/stories/oil-life.html i was going to put in Mobil gold when my 1k service hit but still weary on that and might stick to whatever they change it to. I love mobil oil been using for years but i got this list when i did a search on there site of oils the reccomend. Talk about variety but i know i wouldnt be touching the xhp or hp blends. Might go mobil 1 10W-30 TOO MANY CHOICES!!!

MOBIL 1 10W-30 or

MOBIL SYNTH S 10W-40 or

MOBIL SUPER S 10W-40 or

MOBIL 1 5W-50 or

MOBIL SUPER XHP 15W-40 or

MOBIL SUPER HP 20W-50 or

MOBIL SUPER GF-2 10W-30

Edited January 4, 2006 by specialized32

[RedLiner]

My toyota dealer uses Castrol Magnatec...

also when i change the oils every 5000 i use castrol magnatec...

i got a cousin who works for holden so he gets the oil....its fully synthetic...i cant remember what grade.