2021 Tacoma 2.7L/4x4 / 2TR-FE
Out: Toyota dealer house oil
In: Kirkland 5W-30
Miles: 22,650
I noticed the engine was a little smoother/quieter with whatever the dealer used (esp. at higher RPM after the VVT-i switchover) compared to the M1 EP 0W-20 I had used previously so I decided to see if 5W-30 had the same effect. This engine is currently spec'd with 0W-20 but originally called for 5W-30 when it first came out about 20 years ago. I'm curious if I'll notice a slight MPG loss.
Also did our other car at the same time
2012 Toyota Yaris 1.5 1NZ-FE
Out: Mobil 1 EP 0W-20
In: Kirkland 5W-30
Miles: 56,980
One other note: first time using it... this Warren oil smells a lot more pungent than M1
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