Got a '14 Rav 4 with 100k miles and been using nothing my Mobile 1 0w20. Been thinking about changing brands. Heard some good stuff by Quaker State. Can anyone concur?

  • SileAnimus@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’ll probably just use the Toyota 0w20, or whatever name brand one meets the same spec.

    Ultimately it doesn’t matter for the most part. Changing the oil on time matters more than what oil you’re changing it with as long as it’s the right viscosity and oil type.

  • snackedthefuckup@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Any name brand high mileage full synthetic every 7500ish miles will do you fine

    Amsoil/amazon basics/valvoline/mobil1/etc

  • Climbing13@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I use caster 0w 20 in all my Toyotas , Yamaha I use castor as well, since castor has been used by Toyotas in facing forever .

  • gregarious119@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    If you’re a member of Costco, their Kirkland Signature full synthetic is pretty well reviewed and hasn’t given me trouble in my Vibe.

  • mrdctaylor@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I stock up on synthetic when I find a good clearance or rebate. I do not care about brand and all seem to work well with no noticeable difference. I’ve used every brand of synth available pretty much.

    2012 Highlander and 2002 Tacoma.

  • urno12mek@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Toyota brand. Hard to believe but, I buy cases of oil from the local Toyota dealer. Usually between 10-15% cheaper than the parts stores. I know Toyota isn’t refining their own crude but it has worked great for me!

  • TyrellTJ@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0w/20 with Wix/Napa Gold filters. -been relentless about 5k services, @45k now. -just received my first ever Blackstone Lab analysis, TBN numbers were still extremely good. Blackstone advised me to push my next service to 7500 miles.

    -the oil that was sampled, was still a very light Carmel color - I feel guilty throwing away oil that still looks this good

  • ozzy919cletus@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    0w20 bulk oil. Brand doesn’t matter nearly as much as how frequently it is changed.

    Source: Testing shows oil still has plenty of additives left at 7000mi oci.

  • Ok_Explanation5329@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Pretty much what everyone here says. The interval is very important, especially depending on the usage of that interval. Remember that (1) hour of idling equals to 27. 5 miles driven. Miles driven in temps below 34°F and above 103°F are considered heavy use and require a shorter interval. Towing or pushing to the cars Rev limit also shortens interval. My 16’ tC is my first Toyota, however all my other cars I stared doing the BG crankcase cleaning every 10k or one year after 60k and seafoam additive every other oil change after 60k. Had one 92’ Accord go to almost 317k, a 2010’ F-150 V8 that got to 227k until it got hit by a Drunk driver in a chevy Dualie and my wife’s 03 Accord still alive and kickin at 281k. My 16’ tC has just over 91k.