Whoops Wrong Oil - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mitchymanboy · 06-01-2015, 09:22 PM

Well I just read that the FR-S uses 0w-20 full synthetic but I've been putting 0w-30 (Mobil 1) in it

. I put about 2-3 miles on the car a day but every month or so I drive a couple hundred Highway miles.
So... should I change it?? (only been 500 miles or about 3 months)

I'm going to be going to college in eastern KY so expecting mild summer/winter

BTW I seem to be getting 40mpg Hwy, or at least that's what the car tells me

swarb · 06-01-2015, 09:24 PM

DarkSunrise · 06-01-2015, 09:40 PM

As long as it's a synthetic, 0w30 is fine. The manual recommends 0w20, but states you can use a heavier weight oil in severe conditions.

Ultramaroon · 06-02-2015, 12:24 AM

^^this^^ No sweat.

Now, your 2-3 miles/day? No no no... You are killing your engine by never getting it up to operating temp. Most of the wear occurs when it's cold because the parts don't quite fit. Also water, it accumulates in the oil and never has a chance to evaporate.

If you're regularly driving such short distances, IMHO, break out the bicycle. It better for both you and the car.

D_Thissen · 06-02-2015, 12:46 AM

Op. Nice pc12

humfrz · 06-02-2015, 01:40 AM

Don't worry about it ...... it will be OK. However, I would suggest you switch to 0w20 at your next oil change.

Yep, as mentioned above, the short trips are hard on an engine ..... but, it won't kill it!

I would suggest that you NOT change your life style to fit the engine of a car ..... the damn thing exists to serve YOU .....

humfrz

Ultramaroon · 06-02-2015, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humfrz

Don't worry about it ...... it will be OK. However, I would suggest you switch to 0w20 at your next oil change.

Yep, as mentioned above, the short trips are hard on an engine ..... but, it won't kill it!

I would suggest that you NOT change your life style to fit the engine of a car ..... the damn thing exists to serve YOU .....

humfrz

Oh, ok. Admittedly a bit hyperbolic.

Packofcrows · 06-02-2015, 02:31 AM

2-3 miles? Make sure to warm it up.

wbradley · 06-02-2015, 04:20 PM

I have 0W40 in mine. If it gets at or close to freezing in winter, go back to 20 weight. It's fine. In warmer countries the OEM oil is 5W30 BTW.

LostSalad · 06-03-2015, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbradley

I have 0W40 in mine. If it gets at or close to freezing in winter, go back to 20 weight. It's fine. In warmer countries the OEM oil is 5W30 BTW.

The Subaru mech I spoke to said they recommend 5w30 for all their cars including the BRZ because the climate is just too damn hot for 0w20. The Toyota mech said that they recommend 0w20... So at the end of the day, I bought the Toyota oil.. because they are the ones who will be servicing my car *shrug*

mav1178 · 06-03-2015, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostSalad

The Subaru mech I spoke to said they recommend 5w30 for all their cars including the BRZ because the climate is just too damn hot for 0w20. The Toyota mech said that they recommend 0w20... So at the end of the day, I bought the Toyota oil.. because they are the ones who will be servicing my car *shrug*

Subaru: several models w/ turbo engines, harsher on oil
Toyota: not so much

The recommendation is valid, depending on the experience of the mechanic.

At the end of the day, as long as you are within the oil guidelines and ambient temp range(s), you can run whatever weight you want and it will be fine. The only thing suffering is your gas mileage.

-alex

rice_classic · 06-04-2015, 12:18 AM

I've already stopped using 0w-20 entirely and have switched to 0w-30 exclusively for the FRS. Winter/Summer don't care.

YMMV (literally)

Cal3000 · 06-17-2015, 01:41 AM

I have 90,000 miles on my car; boosted and I beat on it everyday. I use only Mobile1 0W-30. It has treated me well. OP, you are fine.

Jar · 06-17-2015, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rice_classic

YMMV (literally)

This didn't get enough love.

06-01-2015, 09:22 PM	#1
Mitchymanboy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: McLean VA Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Whoops Wrong Oil Well I just read that the FR-S uses 0w-20 full synthetic but I've been putting 0w-30 (Mobil 1) in it . I put about 2-3 miles on the car a day but every month or so I drive a couple hundred Highway miles. So... should I change it?? (only been 500 miles or about 3 months) I'm going to be going to college in eastern KY so expecting mild summer/winter BTW I seem to be getting 40mpg Hwy, or at least that's what the car tells me

06-01-2015, 09:40 PM	#3
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	As long as it's a synthetic, 0w30 is fine. The manual recommends 0w20, but states you can use a heavier weight oil in severe conditions. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

06-02-2015, 12:24 AM	#4
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,395 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,228 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1117 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	^^this^^ No sweat. Now, your 2-3 miles/day? No no no... You are killing your engine by never getting it up to operating temp. Most of the wear occurs when it's cold because the parts don't quite fit. Also water, it accumulates in the oil and never has a chance to evaporate. If you're regularly driving such short distances, IMHO, break out the bicycle. It better for both you and the car. __________________ service manuals

06-02-2015, 12:46 AM	#5
D_Thissen Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: '13 Argento FR-S (Sold) Location: Ontario Posts: 2,126 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 1,439 Times in 855 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Op. Nice pc12 __________________ My FR-S Build IG: dthissen

06-02-2015, 02:31 AM	#8
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06-01-2015, 09:24 PM	#2
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06-02-2015, 01:40 AM	#6
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 30,432 Thanks: 29,826 Thanked 32,845 Times in 16,844 Posts Mentioned: 715 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Don't worry about it ...... it will be OK. However, I would suggest you switch to 0w20 at your next oil change. Yep, as mentioned above, the short trips are hard on an engine ..... but, it won't kill it! I would suggest that you NOT change your life style to fit the engine of a car ..... the damn thing exists to serve YOU ..... humfrz

06-04-2015, 12:18 AM	#12
rice_classic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nevermorange FRS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,173 Thanks: 757 Thanked 4,208 Times in 1,808 Posts Mentioned: 78 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I've already stopped using 0w-20 entirely and have switched to 0w-30 exclusively for the FRS. Winter/Summer don't care. YMMV (literally) __________________ SCCA T4 - FRS

06-17-2015, 01:41 AM	#13
Cal3000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Panda FR-S Location: Corona, California Posts: 531 Thanks: 297 Thanked 377 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have 90,000 miles on my car; boosted and I beat on it everyday. I use only Mobile1 0W-30. It has treated me well. OP, you are fine. __________________ Vortech SC on 9psi Pulley, Invidia Catless Front Pipe, Invidia N1 Catback Exhaust 242whp/197ft-lb on Mustang Dyno (91 octane water) 284whp/223ft-lb on Mustang Dyno (E85) Delicious Tuning

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