What type of Oil do you use?
#76
Intermediate
#77
Intermediate
If you are having a noise, I would suggest maybe switching brands of oil.
Changing 5w-30/10w-30 may have an effect, but if I were in your shoes, I'd explore switching brands first. I personally have not been too impressed with Mobil1 in my gs300 (some consumption).
Give it a try, I am not recommending any boutique expensive exotic oil, just whatever you see on sale pennzoil/shell/whatever.
Changing 5w-30/10w-30 may have an effect, but if I were in your shoes, I'd explore switching brands first. I personally have not been too impressed with Mobil1 in my gs300 (some consumption).
Give it a try, I am not recommending any boutique expensive exotic oil, just whatever you see on sale pennzoil/shell/whatever.
#82
I use M1 5w - 20 full synthetic with Toyota filter. Car has 185k miles. I changed the valve cover gaskets a couple of months ago and was surprised (no shocked) at how clean the top of the engine was; absolutely no sludge and virtually no buildup.
Question - I see where a number of you say you have used the same oil since you've had your cars and that it works great. I am not doubting that it does work great for you. But, how do you know if you've only used one oil? Where is the basis for comparison? Just food for thought.
Question - I see where a number of you say you have used the same oil since you've had your cars and that it works great. I am not doubting that it does work great for you. But, how do you know if you've only used one oil? Where is the basis for comparison? Just food for thought.
#89
M1 High Mileage with OEM Toyota filter. M1 has done me wonders in all my cars. I recommenced amsoil if you have a un-naturally aspirated engine.
Last edited by Aristo722; 06-05-14 at 08:36 AM.
#90
Lead Lap
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I have no problems with my car regarding sludge or burning oil and I have 132k miles on it. So, you can't say it reduces the life of your engine.
Let us know and be really convincing, maybe we'll switch.