I'm looking for advice on oil and filters for my 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser (4.0L V6, 1GR-FE, 77200 miles). It's a daily driver, primarily short trips, 2 miles or less, on average and maybe 15 miles a day. I'm not generally an aggressive driver. I live in Casper WY so the weather ranges from subzero in the winter to upper 90s in the summer. Toyota recommended 5w-30 though an allowance was made for 10w-30 if necessary. They also recommend an OCI of 5k miles or 6 months; with my limited driving, 5000 miles seems reasonable. The oil cap mentions API SL certification. Mechanically speaking, no engine worries that I know of.
I know lots of people seem to like Mobil 1 in their Toyotas but I haven't been a fan of their 5w-30 since my WRX. Currently, it has Castrol Edge 5w-30 and a Bosch Distance+ 3330 filter. I'm looking for protection and durability ad I'm hoping this will be my last vehicle for a while. I'd consider conventional or synthetic, probably just not the boutique oils. Any thoughts?
Steve
I know lots of people seem to like Mobil 1 in their Toyotas but I haven't been a fan of their 5w-30 since my WRX. Currently, it has Castrol Edge 5w-30 and a Bosch Distance+ 3330 filter. I'm looking for protection and durability ad I'm hoping this will be my last vehicle for a while. I'd consider conventional or synthetic, probably just not the boutique oils. Any thoughts?
Steve