2006 Scion xB w/ 65k miles - which viscosity?

[h2o2wine]

Hello,

First time posting here, and am a bit overwhelmed with the information, but am slowly taking in a little at a time.

I bought this Scion from a private seller who didn't drive it much, and am wondering if it would be better to change the oil with 5w-30 or something a bit thinner, 5w-20.

Am considering Mobil 1 but there seem to be quite a few opinions here as to which brand is really good, and which ones stink. I just assumed that synthetic oil, no matter the brand, would work and protect better than conventional oil; am I wrong in that?

Thanks for your input, I appreciate it.

 

[mrKiKaZ]

Stick with whatever oil viscosity the manuafacturer recommends in the owners manual, I believe for a 2006 Scion XB, it is 5w30.

Any 5w30 synthetic oil, no matter the brand will be fine with your car and protect better then conventional oil.

 

[h2o2wine]

Good to know. I appreciate your advice!

 

[afoulk]

Hope you enjoy your "toaster" that's a solid, reliable engine in the 1st Gens. I have a 2nd gen and sometimes still wish I had gone with a first gen. They just seemed more "unique."

 

[Sunnyinhollister]

Winters coming, and since you are in NY where it gets a lot colder than where I live, throw in some 0W-30. Give it an early Christmas gift.