Recent content by RiverRat

Thanks to all the responses so far. It sounds like at the very least I have nothing to lose except maybe a very small % of mpg by using the 5W-30 instead of the recommended 0W-20. I'm leaning towards just using PP 5W-30 and forgetting about it. I know you're "supposed" to save something like...

Originally Posted By: Smokescreen I have the 09 corolla and have done quite a bit of research on the oil consumption issue. As a result I run PP 5w30. PM me if you want to know more. PM sent!

Originally Posted By: Boomer01 I'd ask your dealer about it. In the unlikely event you had a lubrication warranty issue they may/could void warranty. Sounds like a waste of time when I already know the dealer will just tell me to do what the owner's manual states. I'm more interested in...

Originally Posted By: scudpilot Read the thread all the way to the end. Some people feel that it is a design flaw and not an oil problem. If you still aren't comfortable use a good Dino 5W30 or use a Synthetic 5W30 if you don't mind the extra cost. The thread seemed to mention a design flaw...

Originally Posted By: hate2work This page mentions an oil consumption problem using the thinner oil with the 09 Corolla. It might pay to do some follow up work about that... http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1334775&fpart=2 So if I understand that link...

I'm not that knowledgeable about motor oils but I'm trying to pick a good oil of the right viscosity for my new car, an '09 Toyota Corolla LE. I owned an '05 Toy Corolla and from memory, I believe Toy called for a 5W-30 in that car. I believe the motor in this new Corolla is the same, but they...

Hey Guys.... had an 1987 Acura Legend sitting for nearly 2 years in my car port and now I want to bring it back to life. I thought about selling it because it just sits there but now I might keep it and drive it. I put a fresh battery in and slowly turned the key....it started up immediately...

Here is the pdf file of both oil changes...easier to read.

[ May 31, 2006, 08:38 PM: Message edited by: RiverRat ]

I had another UOA done by Blackstone Labs on my Suzuki DL650 V-Strom and here are the results. Suzuki V-Strom 650cc. Mobil 1 MX4T 10W-40 and Suzuki OEM filter. Second UOA on this bike. Testing done by Blackstone Labs on 5/31/06 Mileage on bike - 8,830 Miles on oil - 3,234 INSOLUBLES: 0.2%...

UPDATE: I had another UOA done by Blackstone Labs on my Suzuki DL650 V-Strom and here are the results. Suzuki V-Strom 650cc. Mobil 1 MX4T 10W-40 and Suzuki OEM filter. Second UOA on this bike. Testing done by Blackstone Labs on 5/31/06 Mileage on bike - 8,830 Miles on oil - 3,234...

Ethan....it's funny that you mention mixing these two oils because I'm thinking of doing the same thing.

I found it interesting that the Iron in your sample was 12 because in my Suzuki DL650 it was also 12. http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=52;t=000061

"RR, the more important question is this: is there a uoa of 10w40 with a motor like *yours* that went 3k and didn't shear?" This is for a 650 V-Twin that doesn't see higher rpms than 6-7k on most occasions. Do you know of any 10w-40s that are closer to a 50wt in viscosity? I have used the...

I will check the air filter but the bike only has 5500 miles so it's not due to be replaced until 11k. I put fresh MX4T in there when I changed the oil for storage, and I have some more quarts sitting on the shelf, so I guess I will change the oil at 2k intervals until it's gone. I would like...