PYB instead of PP in Toyota V6s

[nthach]

Car in question - 2005 Toyota Sienna, current fill is Pennzoil Platinum 5w30

I know that Pennzoil Conventional is an excellent oil and the new formulation of Pennzoil Conventional claims up to 40% of sludge being cleaned out in the first OCI. I have Pennzoil Conventional in an 2009 Prius and the car seems to like it so far - I only used synthetic in it since the 2nd oil change. Toyota calls for 5K OCIs but I seen Pennzoil Conventional go past 7K on a Honda.

However, we have a black sheep in the family garage - the Sienna uses a bigger and "improved" version of the 1MZ-FE sludge monster engine. I've been using Pennzoil Platinum, M1, and SynPower in this motor. Can Pennzoil Conventional hold up in a motor that is known to sludge up? I'm using the factory maintenance required idiot light for OCIs.

 

[Summerwind]

From what I have read here on the forum, Pennzoil conventional even though its conventional would be an excellent choice Wondering since you have been using synthetic though, why you want to change it to dino?

 

[nthach]

Originally Posted By: Summerwind
From what I have read here on the forum, Pennzoil conventional even though its conventional would be an excellent choice Wondering since you have been using synthetic though, why you want to change it to dino?

$13 vs. $22 even though PP is still a steal at Walmart prices. I think the Prius will probably use Pennzoil conventional since IMO Toyota hybrids are somewhat easier on their oil. However, the two other Toyotas will see synthetic for the foreseeable future.

 

[Summerwind]

Originally Posted By: nthach
Originally Posted By: Summerwind
From what I have read here on the forum, Pennzoil Conventional even though its conventional would be an excellent choice Wondering since you have been using synthetic though, why you want to change it to dino?

$13 vs. $22 even though PP is still a steal at Walmart prices. I think the Prius will probably use Pennzoil Conventional since IMO Toyota hybrids are somewhat easier on their oil. However, the two other Toyotas will see synthetic for the foreseeable future.

I use Pennzoil Conventional in my GMQ for the same reason, Ford 4.6 modulars are very easy on oil, although, PP does "tempt" me