Hello Oil and oil accessory aficionado's.
The Cars:
1). 2006 Toyota Camry SE V6 - 3MZ-FE 43k
2). 2001 Mercury Villager Estate - VG33E 43k
3). 2006 Ford Taurus SE - Vulcan 39k
4). 2012 Caddilac SRX Performance - GM 3.6 DI - 10k
5). 1983 Pontiac Grand Prix - GM 305 - 68k
Driving Style:
They all putter around Staten Island + Brooklyn, maybe the odd bi-yearly trip to Upstate NY or Jersey. All Roughly 90% Stop+Go, 10% Highway.
Camry Specs 5w-30, Current Fill is PP & Bosch premium.
Taurus Specs 5w20, Due to CAFE Regs, MC 5w-20 Syn + FL400S
VillaQuest Specs 5w30. Current Fill is Mobil 1 & Mobil Filter.
The Questions:
Should the Camry get a Toyota OEM or Denso filter due to its many VVT phasers/actuators?
The Taurus is a Commuter 15 miles/30 mins x2 trips a day, Is 0w-20 A Consideration?
There all WAY under 10k a year each, so x2 years OCI's doable? All syn blend or Full?
Decent quality drain plug gaskets for all 3 besides dealer, Where/what can I get.
Stores @ My disposal is AZ,AAP,Walmart,Ford/Toyota Dealers.
So, opinions, facts, ideas, personal experiences with particular engines would be most welcomed.
Really liking the forum
-Mike
The Cars:
1). 2006 Toyota Camry SE V6 - 3MZ-FE 43k
2). 2001 Mercury Villager Estate - VG33E 43k
3). 2006 Ford Taurus SE - Vulcan 39k
4). 2012 Caddilac SRX Performance - GM 3.6 DI - 10k
5). 1983 Pontiac Grand Prix - GM 305 - 68k
Driving Style:
They all putter around Staten Island + Brooklyn, maybe the odd bi-yearly trip to Upstate NY or Jersey. All Roughly 90% Stop+Go, 10% Highway.
Camry Specs 5w-30, Current Fill is PP & Bosch premium.
Taurus Specs 5w20, Due to CAFE Regs, MC 5w-20 Syn + FL400S
VillaQuest Specs 5w30. Current Fill is Mobil 1 & Mobil Filter.
The Questions:
Should the Camry get a Toyota OEM or Denso filter due to its many VVT phasers/actuators?
The Taurus is a Commuter 15 miles/30 mins x2 trips a day, Is 0w-20 A Consideration?
There all WAY under 10k a year each, so x2 years OCI's doable? All syn blend or Full?
Decent quality drain plug gaskets for all 3 besides dealer, Where/what can I get.
Stores @ My disposal is AZ,AAP,Walmart,Ford/Toyota Dealers.
So, opinions, facts, ideas, personal experiences with particular engines would be most welcomed.
Really liking the forum
-Mike