YB 5w30, 5001 miles, 07 corolla

[3Toyotas]

Originally Posted By: 02zx9r
I get about the same. On two 1100 mile round trips during the summer I averaged just over 40MPG for the 3 tanks with the best at 42mpg with the cruise set at 65 mph 98% of time


I have an 08 corolla CE 5-speed and this is what i've found:

75mph=39-40mpg--100% hiway
70mph=42mpg 98% hiway
city=30-34mpg

I'm pretty impressed with the mpg to be honest. I am however, running full synthetic amsoil lubes. ASM 0w20 & MTG gear lube.

 

[ToyotaNSaturn]

Thanks for the info guys.

0w-20 in a Corolla? I thought Toyota spec'd 30wt oils for this model?

 

[Bill in Utah]

Starting in 2006 5w-20 was spec'd.

The 1ZZFE was not back spec'd. So, 2005 and eariler 5w30 is the oil.

Take care, Bill

 

[ToyotaNSaturn]

Thank you for the clarification.

 

[dcoyne78]

Why not try the YB 5w20? I know that Bill in Utah gets awesome results with the 5w30, and these results are stellar as well, but this is an 07 which is spec'd for 5w20. Maybe the yb 5w20 will do even better? Worth a shot in my opinion, but its not my car. Also the PP did not do as well which matches Bill's experience. If you get to 60k and want to change your oil once per year(when the PT warranty expires), the PP may be fine.