Yeah, I just watched his video on the FKS yesterday. He couldn't hide how unhappy he was with this engine. He all but said it is a downgrade from the 2GR-FE, despite the former's timing cover leaks and water pump issues at times.
2021 Sienna - Can I use 0w-20 permanently?
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We're thinking of buying a Scamp to tow with our Sienna Woodland, and I thought that upping the oil to 0w20 would be a good call. This thread reassures that.
We've already lost some mpg up sizing our tires (235/65r18 from 235/60), but gained 1/2" clearance. With coil spring air-helper bags, larger tires and the Woodland "lift" - the OEM hitch shouldn't be too low!
We've already lost some mpg up sizing our tires (235/65r18 from 235/60), but gained 1/2" clearance. With coil spring air-helper bags, larger tires and the Woodland "lift" - the OEM hitch shouldn't be too low!
1) Yes, totally for CAFE.
2) No, no problem ever. I would run 5w-20 or 5w-30 (living where I do) 5w-20 would be excellent for you.
I’m just slightly surprised of the OEM oil filter, unless you’ve moved to something else since this posting. Or maybe cuz it’s a Sienna.
Still using them. Like you said it’s a Sienna. I don’t think I need anything fancy to keep it running. ~ $5 OEM oil filters work just fine.
There was a Sienna with shocking fuel dilution. YMMV.
For my application, they did indeed ruin most motor oils after API SL. Only recently, a couple of big oil co's realized this and filled the market gap with brand new (2025) offerings of API SL oils, e.g. Castrol Edge Euro API SL containing an adequate amount of AW additives.
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