Hello all;
New guy here on this forum. I'm not looking to get another controversy going. I'm just wanting some good info. As back ground, I live about 45 miles southwest of Chicago. Temps can vary from -20 (for short periods)in winter to upper 90's in summer. average winter temps are probably 0 to 32 degrees F. My drive to work is 20 - 25 miles
Bought an 08 Corolla this year and decided that I would go with synthetic oil in this one so I took it in early for its first oil change. My dealer uses Valvoline Synpower but after looking at some specs I went with Mobil 1 5W30 and supplied the oil (also cheaper for me to supply my own oil) , the oil filter is Toyota.
After looking at some of the forums there appears to be some controversy over Mobil 1, with some saying it's still a great oil and others bad-mouthing it. It appears that Pennzoil Platinum is gaining a following? Did I make a mistake going with the Mobil 1? Should I switch over to Pennzoil Platinum at the next oil change? I want to stay with an API starburst and SM rated oil so as not to have any warranty questions should a problem arise.
I have also seen where there is not a huge amount of difference in the (Walmart etc) off the shelf synthetics and that one should just use whichever ir the best buy for any given oil change. I was taught to stay with one brand / type for the life of the car. Does it hurt anything to switch back and forth between brands as long as it os the same grade and meets spec? are there any brands to STAY AWAY FROM.
In the past I have used conventional oil and gotten an oil change every 3,000 - 3,500 miles which was about every 3 months or so. Past cars have gone 185,000 - 250,000 miles with no major problems. I am thinking that with this Corolla and using synthetic, I can go 5,000 miles as recommended easy between oil changes which will offset some of the extra cost involved. I can get the 5 quart jugs at Wal-Mart for right around $20.00 for the Pennz. Platinum and $22.00 for the Mobil 1 in 5w30. Yes, I know that I can go with Amsoil and go longer between oil changes but I'm just not comfortable yet with 15,000 - 25,000 mile oil change intervals so I will stay with the off the shelf oils available. The group III vs group IV (PAO) base controversy is not a concern to me as long as I am getting a good oil that will not cause me a warranty problem.
Thanks All.
New guy here on this forum. I'm not looking to get another controversy going. I'm just wanting some good info. As back ground, I live about 45 miles southwest of Chicago. Temps can vary from -20 (for short periods)in winter to upper 90's in summer. average winter temps are probably 0 to 32 degrees F. My drive to work is 20 - 25 miles
Bought an 08 Corolla this year and decided that I would go with synthetic oil in this one so I took it in early for its first oil change. My dealer uses Valvoline Synpower but after looking at some specs I went with Mobil 1 5W30 and supplied the oil (also cheaper for me to supply my own oil) , the oil filter is Toyota.
After looking at some of the forums there appears to be some controversy over Mobil 1, with some saying it's still a great oil and others bad-mouthing it. It appears that Pennzoil Platinum is gaining a following? Did I make a mistake going with the Mobil 1? Should I switch over to Pennzoil Platinum at the next oil change? I want to stay with an API starburst and SM rated oil so as not to have any warranty questions should a problem arise.
I have also seen where there is not a huge amount of difference in the (Walmart etc) off the shelf synthetics and that one should just use whichever ir the best buy for any given oil change. I was taught to stay with one brand / type for the life of the car. Does it hurt anything to switch back and forth between brands as long as it os the same grade and meets spec? are there any brands to STAY AWAY FROM.
In the past I have used conventional oil and gotten an oil change every 3,000 - 3,500 miles which was about every 3 months or so. Past cars have gone 185,000 - 250,000 miles with no major problems. I am thinking that with this Corolla and using synthetic, I can go 5,000 miles as recommended easy between oil changes which will offset some of the extra cost involved. I can get the 5 quart jugs at Wal-Mart for right around $20.00 for the Pennz. Platinum and $22.00 for the Mobil 1 in 5w30. Yes, I know that I can go with Amsoil and go longer between oil changes but I'm just not comfortable yet with 15,000 - 25,000 mile oil change intervals so I will stay with the off the shelf oils available. The group III vs group IV (PAO) base controversy is not a concern to me as long as I am getting a good oil that will not cause me a warranty problem.
Thanks All.
