I have been reading through the VOA threads on 0W20 and need to ask you guys a question. I am hoping that you guys can help me with a decision I need to make soon.
I have a 2012 Prius C with the 1NZ-XFE engine. There are 1300 miles on the car now and Toyota specs the first OC at 10k miles and every 10k after that.
I want to change the oil at 5k the first time though. I am covered by a Toyota plan that will change my oil at 10k intervals up to 60k miles on the odometer. So the engine will see Toyota 0W20 oil for a long time.
For this first change though, should I only use the Toyota 0W20 for $7.99 qt from my dealer, or can I use Mobil 0W20 now on sale for $5.99 qt without worry of any issues?
I will use Toyota Denso oil filters, which are priced quite reasonably at $3.50 each on packs of three.
The engine holds only 4 quarts of oil, so the price difference in the oils will be $8. Not much, I know, but is spending the extra money necessary for this case?
Thanks.
I have a 2012 Prius C with the 1NZ-XFE engine. There are 1300 miles on the car now and Toyota specs the first OC at 10k miles and every 10k after that.
I want to change the oil at 5k the first time though. I am covered by a Toyota plan that will change my oil at 10k intervals up to 60k miles on the odometer. So the engine will see Toyota 0W20 oil for a long time.
For this first change though, should I only use the Toyota 0W20 for $7.99 qt from my dealer, or can I use Mobil 0W20 now on sale for $5.99 qt without worry of any issues?
I will use Toyota Denso oil filters, which are priced quite reasonably at $3.50 each on packs of three.
The engine holds only 4 quarts of oil, so the price difference in the oils will be $8. Not much, I know, but is spending the extra money necessary for this case?
Thanks.