First post! It's time for an oil change, and I am looking to get some advice. I drive an 05 Corolla S with +130,0000 miles on it, and for the last few changes I've been using Castrol GTX High Mileage. I like the idea of it being a synthetic blend, although I'm not 100% sure regarding its benefits. Is this an appropriate selection? Or can I get away with a conventional oil that'll cost me less? Any recommendations? I'm looking to spend no more than $20 on motor oil if possible.
And based on the /u/d00df00d sticky, the manual recommends 5W-30, API SL "Energy Conserving" or ILSAC, with change intervals at every 5,000 miles. I'm more of an aggressive driver that lives in the suburbs. My daily drive is relatively short, 10 to 30 mins, involving city streets and highway use. Lastly, my car has zero known problems. Let me know if there's anything else I should mention.
**Not sure if I should mention this in Engine Oil Filters instead, but I've also been using Purolator Classic Oil Filters with the Castrol GTX High Mileage. Should I continue with these? Or are there better options? Looking to spend no more than $10 on a filter. Thanks!
And based on the /u/d00df00d sticky, the manual recommends 5W-30, API SL "Energy Conserving" or ILSAC, with change intervals at every 5,000 miles. I'm more of an aggressive driver that lives in the suburbs. My daily drive is relatively short, 10 to 30 mins, involving city streets and highway use. Lastly, my car has zero known problems. Let me know if there's anything else I should mention.
**Not sure if I should mention this in Engine Oil Filters instead, but I've also been using Purolator Classic Oil Filters with the Castrol GTX High Mileage. Should I continue with these? Or are there better options? Looking to spend no more than $10 on a filter. Thanks!