Oil Change please help

[justin_es]

ok i wanna do a basic oil change every half warranty service period

in doing so thy cant really tell can the and then viod my warranty

im not gonna change the filter ill just do a basic dump then re-fill its just for that little bit of extra protection

makes me feel a bit better that way

so is it a good idea or will they say hey we didnt change that oil and its different to the oil we ue and then say you dont have warranty anymore go away

Edited August 27, 2005 by evl_50a

[xoom]

Hi Justin,

Like with any consumable e.g. spark plugs, brake pads, tyres, oils etc etc it is something the car consumes as such u as a consumer are entitled to change it when ever u see fit.

So a straight response is no toyota cannot void ur warrenty for changing ur oil and oil filter.... I do my oil every 5K km's no issues thus far....

cheers

Bill

[justin_es]

ok sweet thats good the

do you use the genuine toyota oil filter or do you use a different one

also what oil and what grade ( i was thinkning 20W50 or 15W40 is that right) do i use for my car i wouldnt have clue

also whats the best brand that most people like to use

Edited August 27, 2005 by evl_50a

[Buddha]

Check your owners manual ... as long as you meet Toyota's specs with your oil, they can't void your warranty.

The only reason I have my 5K oil & filter change done by the dealer is because I am mechanically inept, and if they stuff something up, then they have to fix it.

[justin_es]

yeah i did read the owners manual but it pretty much says depending on tempreture use each different oil now you dont change your oil every day according to ouside temp do you so of all the peoples who drive stivos out there what do they use

i am assuming 20W50 or 15W40

cheers :D

[darkeh]

10/30 is what toyota use in our stivos

[justin_es]

10/30 is what toyota use in our stivos

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hmmm but that means it would be REALLY thin wouldnt it

in saying that, that might be why our motors are so damn noisy im always hearing different knocks and rattles that come and go from the motor people just say its a noisy motor

also probably doesnt help that i still have the iriginal drive in oil in it wich is really thinlike water hey

considering the way i drive i wanna change the oil PRETTY soon but i dont want it to be too thin or too thick thats all

[MR22ZZ]

Justin... Head to Auto One and pick up some - FUCHS Titan Super GTO 10w-30

A few of us have this now and it's pretty damn good

It should sell for about $45 for 5L

[Red_CT9A]

Mobil 1 Gold Fully Synthetic 10W30 is really good too....

Myself n a few others are using it atm ..... n fully recommend it :)

Its a bit exxy tho @ $90 for 5 Litres...

Another option is Motul 300V......have heard many reviews on this oil with similar engines to ours ie. Honda vtec engines.....and all have been positive B)

Its bout $20 per 1 Litre so bout the same price as the Mobil 1 ..

[Donza]

What is the standard oil that they use at Toyota for them?

[MR22ZZ]

Depends on the dealership.

Where I bought my car it was Mobil1 but at Wollongong it's Castrol GTX2.

[Donza]

Depends on the dealership.

Where I bought my car it was Mobil1 but at Wollongong it's Castrol GTX2.

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GTX2?

They could at least use GTX3.

Last service I had completed at Toyota, I took a Castrol Synthetic.

Service before I used Castrol Magnatec, and that was 15/40 from memory, souds like I won't be using that again.

[Buddha]

10/30 is what toyota use in our stivos

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hmmm but that means it would be REALLY thin wouldnt it

in saying that, that might be why our motors are so damn noisy im always hearing different knocks and rattles that come and go from the motor people just say its a noisy motor

also probably doesnt help that i still have the iriginal drive in oil in it wich is really thinlike water hey

considering the way i drive i wanna change the oil PRETTY soon but i dont want it to be too thin or too thick thats all

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They use 10W30 on the standard VVT-i motors, too. I read somewhere that the oil journals in the current Corollas are quite narrow, and can be easily clogged, plus I believe that the variable timing is actuated by oil pressure, but someone more knowledgable than my good self might be able to elaborate further.

[ZEEROLLA]

I use 5W30 Castrol FormulaR Synthetic, $44 from Auto1 5 liters. From what i heard about oils (from SPOON's CEO Ichishima San, Honda specialist), he reccomends OEM oil from your dealership. He says spending big bucks on oils can be a waste of money because big bucks doesn't always equal better quality oil. Well i guess that applies to Hondas but Toyotas i don't know and seeing that different dealerships use different oils, maybe the 10W30 VVT-i oil is the way to go and costs $25 for 5 liters? The only thing i don't like is that its semi-synthetic.

I would reccomend any full-synthetic oil that has viscosity ratings 5W30, 10W30, 5W40, 10W40.

Edited August 27, 2005 by ZEEROLLA

[Donza]

I use 5W30 Castrol FormulaR Synthetic, $44 from Auto1 5 liters.  From what i heard about oils (from SPOON's CEO Ichishima San, Honda specialist), he reccomends OEM oil from your dealership.  He says spending big bucks on oils can be a waste of money because big bucks doesn't always equal better quality oil.

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Yeah that is the stuff I have in there now.

And as to the comment from Hondas CEo, I dare say he would be obliged to say that, if he was saying buy aftermarket oils, they would be implying that their products are sh*t.

[DANZZT231]

I uses 5W30 castrol R too, very nice.

[shaohaok]

I use 5W30 Castrol FormulaR Synthetic, $44 from Auto1 5 liters.  From what i heard about oils (from SPOON's CEO Ichishima San, Honda specialist), he reccomends OEM oil from your dealership.  He says spending big bucks on oils can be a waste of money because big bucks doesn't always equal better quality oil.    Well i guess that applies to Hondas but Toyotas i don't know and seeing that different dealerships use different oils, maybe the 10W30 VVT-i oil is the way to go and costs $25 for 5 liters?  The only thing i don't like is that its semi-synthetic.

I would reccomend any full-synthetic oil that has viscosity ratings 5W30, 10W30, 5W40, 10W40.

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u watch FAR too much best motoring...

[shaohaok]

I use 5W30 Castrol FormulaR Synthetic, $44 from Auto1 5 liters.  From what i heard about oils (from SPOON's CEO Ichishima San, Honda specialist), he reccomends OEM oil from your dealership.  He says spending big bucks on oils can be a waste of money because big bucks doesn't always equal better quality oil.

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Yeah that is the stuff I have in there now.

And as to the comment from Hondas CEo, I dare say he would be obliged to say that, if he was saying buy aftermarket oils, they would be implying that their products are sh*t.

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i think spoon sells engine oil, too.

[Donza]

I use 5W30 Castrol FormulaR Synthetic, $44 from Auto1 5 liters.  From what i heard about oils (from SPOON's CEO Ichishima San, Honda specialist), he reccomends OEM oil from your dealership.  He says spending big bucks on oils can be a waste of money because big bucks doesn't always equal better quality oil.

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Yeah that is the stuff I have in there now.

And as to the comment from Hondas CEo, I dare say he would be obliged to say that, if he was saying buy aftermarket oils, they would be implying that their products are sh*t.

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i think spoon sells engine oil, too.

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Yeah, but I doubt most Honda Dealerships stock Spoon Oil.

[ZEEROLLA]

I use 5W30 Castrol FormulaR Synthetic, $44 from Auto1 5 liters.  From what i heard about oils (from SPOON's CEO Ichishima San, Honda specialist), he reccomends OEM oil from your dealership.  He says spending big bucks on oils can be a waste of money because big bucks doesn't always equal better quality oil.    Well i guess that applies to Hondas but Toyotas i don't know and seeing that different dealerships use different oils, maybe the 10W30 VVT-i oil is the way to go and costs $25 for 5 liters?  The only thing i don't like is that its semi-synthetic.

I would reccomend any full-synthetic oil that has viscosity ratings 5W30, 10W30, 5W40, 10W40.

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u watch FAR too much best motoring...

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:P :D I just love'em!

[sportiv]

FUCH'S is rubbish,, awesome for the engine but boy does it give you mega problems in the transmission area so much feedback its not funny.. i dont enjoy it at all

[shaohaok]

I use 5W30 Castrol FormulaR Synthetic, $44 from Auto1 5 liters.  From what i heard about oils (from SPOON's CEO Ichishima San, Honda specialist), he reccomends OEM oil from your dealership.  He says spending big bucks on oils can be a waste of money because big bucks doesn't always equal better quality oil.

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Yeah that is the stuff I have in there now.

And as to the comment from Hondas CEo, I dare say he would be obliged to say that, if he was saying buy aftermarket oils, they would be implying that their products are sh*t.

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i think spoon sells engine oil, too.

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Yeah, but I doubt most Honda Dealerships stock Spoon Oil.

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my point is why would he be obliged? spoon aren't honda. they are sell aftermarket stuff as well.

[Rolla Boy]

So long as you use Genuine Toyota parts, there will not be a problem concerning warranty...

[ZEEROLLA]

I use 5W30 Castrol FormulaR Synthetic, $44 from Auto1 5 liters.  From what i heard about oils (from SPOON's CEO Ichishima San, Honda specialist), he reccomends OEM oil from your dealership.  He says spending big bucks on oils can be a waste of money because big bucks doesn't always equal better quality oil.

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Yeah that is the stuff I have in there now.

And as to the comment from Hondas CEo, I dare say he would be obliged to say that, if he was saying buy aftermarket oils, they would be implying that their products are sh*t.

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i think spoon sells engine oil, too.

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Yeah, but I doubt most Honda Dealerships stock Spoon Oil.

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my point is why would he be obliged? spoon aren't honda. they are sell aftermarket stuff as well.

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Donza, SPOON is a tuning company and specialises in tuning Hondas. They built Honda race cars and race engines and have all sorts of aftermarket tuning parts you want for any Honda you drive. They even sell race ready SPOON tuned cars like the Integra TypeR, Civic TypeR, S2000, Fit (Jazz), but my favourite the SPOON EK Civic TypeR which has the Integra TypeR's 1800cc engine tuned to over 200bhp, revs past 9000rpm and weighs less than the Integra, handles and brakes better and looks bloody hot. Play GT4 and you can check out SPOON's cars :)

Z

[justin_es]

hmmmmm

seems like 10W30 is the way everybody is going and i beleive you all when you say thats what toyota recomends

but just for my own peace of mind ill call them tomoz morning before i buy the oil and change it just to be certain

as for brand i have herd ALOT of good things about a brand of oil not very common to many people at all

its called royal purple and it cant be baught hardly anywhere but i used it in my UTE and it felt vewry smooth

so i guess i am gonna go the Royal Purple again for the STIVO too

and ill just drop into penrith toyota and grab an oil filter off them too

does anybody recommend an oil flush to be used or should i not worry about it

cheers guys