This is my first report on this vehicle. Nothing too surprising here but the goal was to start a baseline for future analysis once the worst of the break-in metals flushed out, so I can dial in the oil change intervals for our vehicle use. I bagged two 5qt jugs of the QSUD last year on sale at under $20 a jug, and think its an excellent value and a good fit for most vehicles. This was run with an OEM Toyota filter cartridge. This fill saw it all - long distance road trips (1400mi), towing a small camper in the mountains, stop and go, and then long periods of sitting and short tripping due to COVID changing our work schedules.
I'll likely hear some inquiries about why i'm not running the factory recommended 20wt. We use our 4Runner according to the manufacturers severe use description which involves towing, heavy cargo loading, cargo carrier use, off road work and sometimes 2 or 3 of those combined in high temps. As such we're within the manual's recommendation to go up a grade, and the engine loves it - very quiet, doesn't use a drop and our gas mileage hasn't changed. The engine is also spec'd for up to a 40wt in other markets, so we're well within tolerances.
The factory fill was drained at 700 miles with no filter change.
Filled with Mobil1 5W-30 and a fresh filter for a short run to 4,022mi
Currently using RGT 5W-30 (another great looking oil on sale at Tractor Supply, nearly the same price as QSUD) with another OEM filter and will likely report back sometime late next year
I'll likely hear some inquiries about why i'm not running the factory recommended 20wt. We use our 4Runner according to the manufacturers severe use description which involves towing, heavy cargo loading, cargo carrier use, off road work and sometimes 2 or 3 of those combined in high temps. As such we're within the manual's recommendation to go up a grade, and the engine loves it - very quiet, doesn't use a drop and our gas mileage hasn't changed. The engine is also spec'd for up to a 40wt in other markets, so we're well within tolerances.
The factory fill was drained at 700 miles with no filter change.
Filled with Mobil1 5W-30 and a fresh filter for a short run to 4,022mi
Currently using RGT 5W-30 (another great looking oil on sale at Tractor Supply, nearly the same price as QSUD) with another OEM filter and will likely report back sometime late next year