In looking at the specs for the Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage Synthetic 5w30, I was surprised to see the GTL based motor oil having 11.4 cst@100 viscosity. The price today was good also.... around $23.942012 Rav4 V6 at 196,876 miles.
Out: (probably Kendall 5W30 semi-syn or whatever bulk oil the local shop uses and unknown filter).
In: Pennzoil High Mileage full syn 5W30 and Toyota filter.
Ran 5,552 miles on the shop oil change (I didn't have time to do it back in August and I needed the tires rotated then).
So far the Rav4 hasn't used any noticeable oil during the 5-6,000K changes and still runs strong.
Also replaced the air and cabin filter.
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I don't think this engine really cares what's in it. The longest I've driven between oil changes is 6,300 miles. My commute is 70 miles round trip with 64 being highway. This 5qt jug was $23.78 at Wal Mart so it was one of the cheaper oils on the shelf.In looking at the specs for the Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage Synthetic 5w30, I was surprised to see the GTL based motor oil having 11.4 cst@100 viscosity. The price today was good also.... around $23.94
BTW....The default Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 only lists 10.3 in virgin viscosity.
My reply was intended for Platinum users that often complain in UOAs that the 5/10w30 oil slipped into 5w20 territory.I don't think this engine really cares what's in it. The longest I've driven between oil changes is 6,300 miles. My commute is 70 miles round trip with 64 being highway. This 5qt jug was $23.78 at Wal Mart so it was one of the cheaper oils on the shelf.
Curious why switch from Super Car to Euro?Out: HPL Supercar 0w30. In: HPL Euro 0w30. 1/2 quart makeup oil over 10,000 miles. New Mann filter. 40,000 on this B48 engine with over 300 HP.