Toyota Highlander '06 SL, SM, SN?

[Gebo]

I have searched the owners manual and all I can see is to use 5w-30. Would SL be okay? Or SM? All "my" cars use older SL grade.

 

[HerrStig]

Are you sure the IS 350 uses SL?

 

[Gebo]

That's my son's. He's using that top tier Amsoil. That's why I used quotations around "my".

 

[Gebo]

I'm thinking I can use either SL or SM. It appears the SN only came out in 2011. My problem is I can't get an SM from my current supplier and I'd like to stay with SL if possible.

 

[tig1]

Use SN. It back specs for SL and SM.

 

[Gebo]

I know but there are some "higher levels" of goodies I like in the SL that aren't in the SN.

 

[HerrStig]

I've been use Mobil 1 SN in all four of my Toyotas ranging from 98 to 08 currently. None of your cars would need the greater zinc levels found in older oils and as I understand the rating system oil quality improves as you go from SL to SN.

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: Gebo
I know but there are some "higher levels" of goodies I like in the SL that aren't in the SN.


Irrelevant. Formulations change, but not the wear protection it's self.

 

[Gebo]

Both valid points to which I do not have a disagreement with. I don't even have a valid rebuttal. BUT, I still want what I want. I'm an old dog...LOL

I just don't know when SM superseded SL? I think is was around 2004-2007.

 

[WishIhadatruck]

Looks like SM started in 2004.

http://www.pqiamerica.com/apiserviceclass.htm

 

[Gebo]

Shoot...

 

[simple_gifts]

What is goodness about excessive additive levels that kill convertors.

 

[Gebo]

But think how much money I get selling my old convertor...

 

[rummy]

Mobil Product Guide

 

[Yah-Tah-Hey]

Use whatever is on the shelf in the specified viscosity. Probably SN. No sense overthinking what oil to use.Probably required SM given the build year. You can use SN.

 

[KitaCam]

The oil cap, if OEM, will say what was spec'd to use, at the time...likely "SL" as my 05 Camry i4 says "SL"...anything past that is fine.

 

[Georgiey22]

We own a 2004 Highlander with a 3.3L. Vehicle has 295K miles. In 13 years we've thrown any and all 5W30 and it runs like a top. In fact, have 0W30 M1 in there at the moment. My two cents, get what makes you feel good and drop it in.