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Will someone please give me clarity on the oil grade that is supposed to be used?
manual says 0W20 Toyota Says 5W30 Toyota tech Says 0W20 but service invoice states 5W30, so which is it? Thanks in advance. |
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If you are thinking about switching viscosity's for any reason please do some research first it is not always a good thing, in many cases a thicker oil (then what it was designed for) is bad for your engine. |
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NO to the above.
Please ignore what you've read, and don't use 0w20. Especially opinions from cold countries overseas which are wrong for our temps and our local conditions. Use 5w30 per Toyota SA specs. They've got it right for our local conditions (today 40°C - 0w20 - you must be joking). Trust your dealer. If in doubt, check it next time - this is the right oil. Oh, and I use it, and my engine does not use a drop of oil after 3 years, and 26 days on track.
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From the SA manual. Spec of 0w20 is sufficient even at high temps up to 44deg celsius.
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You are totally misinforming the OP. So you're recommending he must put 0w20 in his car? And throw away his 3 year warranty and his service plan, because Toyota will void that instantly if he puts anything other than their oil in his car. They don't recommend it - they insist on it. It's what HAS TO go into his car QED. Oh, is that what happens in SA? The wrong grade will void his warranty? Duh-yup. Oh, if he happened to put oil in into his car himself, even the right stuff, that would be a problem? Duh-yup. Are you crazy? To the OP - please re-read my post, and if you have any questions then PM me. I'm not prepared to argue with someone from overseas bombing into our local forum with his wrong opinions. Beware, he could cost you a moer of a lot of money. PS: I'm out of this thread, but I do hope that that some other South Africans chase you back where you belong. Maybe you meant well, but you're wrong
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Don't be afraid to use 5w30. Thin oils is all about emissions and legal requirements . 5w30 oil should be fine in South Africa for daily driving. If you track the car you have to use even a higher grade. How much higher depends the duration of the race.
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Modern synthetic oils are very durable to high temperatures, but thick oils are still in use. All the big guys here with the Porsche's are filling their engines with very thick oils before going for a race.
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To be totally honest getting a proper oil cooler is your best bet if you track haha
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It is really funny that YOU are lecturing the people who say to put 0w20 in the FA20 engine..... This is a direct cut & paste from the owners manual: "If approved engine oil is unavailable, another motor oil of matching quality can also be used. Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20 SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. Oil capacity (Drain and refill reference*) Without filter With filter 5.5 qt. (5.2 L, 4.6 Imp. qt.) 5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)" And it says RIGHT THERE "If approved engine oil is unavailable, another motor oil of matching quality can also be used." So you are wrong on multiple counts..... |
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