Toyota 5W-30 Motor Oil

[The Critic]

Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
Not a bad rig. We were looking at a 7 passenger LE FWD. Dad said that he liked the Honda better for power getting on the freeways.

I have NOT seen the Honda but will be in the next week. I'll let you know what I think of it.

Take care, Bill


Are you serious?

A Sienna does a 0-60 in about 7.5 seconds. The Honda is a good second more. The Sienna's 3.5L V6 has much more low-end torque than the Honda.

While the Honda one has a timing belt, it is going to be more reliable than the Toyota engine. But it also has the 5-speed transmission. So, pick your poison.

 

[BUBBA0420]

Yes Candoo I think you are right. I have seen the same thing
on brand new small engines. Thanks for the input.

 

[Saturn_Fan]

Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
Went to Toyota to test drive a new Mini-Van (Dad wants one to replace his Vue) and the 2010 oil cap said 5w30 and SL on it!

He liked the Honda van more so I guess he may go that way...

Bill


I wonder if Honda got the transmission woes that plagued their mini-vans and some of their Accords figured out? I have been cold on Honda since I heard of auto transmission problems in recent years.

 

[jorton]

Originally Posted By: Jason Adcock

I do believe the Walmart Super Tech 5w30 High Mileage is Energy Conserving.


mmmmmmmmm....SL WITH friction modifiers. And Super Tech oils get good UOA reports.

What was the first year for the Tacoma 4.0? Could 5 year old owners manuals still be being used?

 

[RTexasF]

Both of our 2008 Rav4 V-6's have the 5W30 SL oil filler cap also.

 

[Silber Igel]

Originally Posted By: Jason Adcock


Not to hijack the thread, but what'd you think of the Sienna? I'm half considering trading our T&C on one (though it'd likely be for an '06-'07 model).


Numbah One in my book Jason! We have an '04 with 48K on it. No problems or issues....

Cheers!

 

[Silber Igel]

Originally Posted By: Saturn_Fan
Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
Went to Toyota to test drive a new Mini-Van (Dad wants one to replace his Vue) and the 2010 oil cap said 5w30 and SL on it!

He liked the Honda van more so I guess he may go that way...

Bill


I wonder if Honda got the transmission woes that plagued their mini-vans and some of their Accords figured out? I have been cold on Honda since I heard of auto transmission problems in recent years.


Jason, The Honda van is also excellent. The trans problems are probably history. My next door neighbor has one ('05??) and no problems with it. It rides firmer than my Sienna. It also has run-flat tires. Mine does not. If you are planning on towing anything, you might look into the cost of trans coolers and hitches. The OEM Honda gear is really pricey...

Cheers!