Oil recommendations for Toyota 4.7L V8?

[Tribeca]

Just yesterday, I bought a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser with the 4.7 V8 and 130K on the odometer. The vehicle looks new, and I am getting ready to change the oil since the dealer said they had not. My first thought is Pennzoil Platinum for its cleaning ability, but is the engine too old for a switch to synthetic? Should I just use YB or go to a high mileage oil of some type?

 

[Bill in Utah]

Good motor. (2UZ-FE)

Make sure the belt has been done. (those 32 valves love the pistons)

Those motors will run on ANYTHING. Personally I'd use any 5w30 API SM/SN and be happy with it. I've seen those motors take abuse and long OCI with Jiffy Lube last a long long time. Many units!

I've also seen one break the belt. Did I say check the belt?

Bill

PS: No NEED for syn or High Mileage oils.

 

[Jeff_in_VABch]

I think I would do some research on Toyota forums as well as here. Some of those era engines have specific issues.

 

[bodeh6]

Pennzoil Conventional 5w30
Run it for 3750 miles then change it.
Then depending on your driving habits, 5-6k should be good

 

[JasonBraswell]

You got an outstanding vehicle on your hands. buy the good toyota filter (ref my signature) and run a good 5w30 oil.

I prefer the Mobil 1 High Mileage 5w30. It is one of the best oils out on the market right now.

 

[crainholio]

Another happy Mobil 1 High Mileage 5w30 user here, my '03 Tundra 4.7L ran very quietly even in sub-freezing startups. Over 100K miles of use and no leaks or oil consumption. Just a data point.

 

[chestand]

I have a '95 T100 Truck with the 5VZFE 3.4 liter V6 and have run Mobil 1 5W30 exclusively since I bought it used in 2000. I change oil and filter at 10K intervals. Aside from routine maintenance and replacing one fuel injector several years ago, it's been trouble free.

423,000 miles. I'm going for a million.

 

[Gene K]

Average Commute 10+ Miles: Toyota 0W20, Mobil 1 5W30, or Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 every 10,000 miles.
Pennzoil 5w30 conventional or Motorcraft 5W30 every 6,000 miles.

Average Commute under 10 miles: Toyota 0W20, Mobil 1 5W30, Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 every 6,000 miles.
Pennzoil 5w30 conventional or Motorcraft 5W30 every 3,000 miles.

Plenty of other combos that will work but Im happy with those.

 

[Merkava_4]

Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
Personally I'd use any 5w30 API SM/SN and be happy with it.


I agree with Bill. 0W-20 is for girly men.