Toyota "Recommends" Synthetic?
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Not likely to find many of those, Yota4. At least here in San Diego, my local Toyota dealer doesn't even stock any of their synthetics.
Of course, you could always score some, and submit your own UOA.
Of course, you could always score some, and submit your own UOA.
My 05 Tundra (USA) owners manual does not mention synthetics at all. 5W-30 is recommended for all temperatures, 10W-30 allowed for top off if 5W-30 is unavailable. 5000 miles or six months OCI for all operating conditions, no "normal" or "severe" schedule. Synthetics may be of value in winter in Canada, however.
I just did my first change at 3600 miles, because of the six month interval. The oil level was still full and the color amber, not dark. I see no point in doing UOA's at these short intervals until the powertrain warranty is nearly up.
I just did my first change at 3600 miles, because of the six month interval. The oil level was still full and the color amber, not dark. I see no point in doing UOA's at these short intervals until the powertrain warranty is nearly up.
Well, I run Amsoil's Series 2000 0W-30 in mine, and I'm getting excellent results with it.
Try some of that, or Mobil 1, if you want to run a synthetic.
No need to move up to a 5W-40, Yoya4.
Try some of that, or Mobil 1, if you want to run a synthetic.
No need to move up to a 5W-40, Yoya4.
Go buy yourself some Mobil 1 5W30 for a lot less money. What Toyota charges for their branded syenthetic is rediculous.
Cold weather use, perhaps?
And for hot weather, a 5W-40 (well, at least for the Malaysian market, anyway):
http://www.toyota.com.my/index.asp?fuseaction=home.article&aid=439
Toyota "recommended", of course
And for hot weather, a 5W-40 (well, at least for the Malaysian market, anyway):
http://www.toyota.com.my/index.asp?fuseaction=home.article&aid=439
Toyota "recommended", of course
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