Ive been lurking for a while, but finally decided to setup an account. 3/4 of our cars are due for an oil change. Im interested to see if theres any better options out there from what I have been using, and to find out what people recommend for 2 of the cars.
Car 1: 2006 Toyota Corolla - 160k miles
Previously we had been using Penzoil Platinum. At 4k miles or so the engine would get tappy and dip stick would show about half way between Full and low.
Tried Havoline per a recommendation of a mechanic friend. At 5k miles it was completely black. Wife had no complaints about any tapping though.
Recently switched to Mobile 1 and then this last oil change switched for M1EP. Currently at 14800 and running good. Should I go this route again? Someone told me Toyota's do poorly with M1 and anything over 5k on an oil change.
Car 2: 2008 Toyota Prius 80k miles
Purchased this car from my father. Always serviced at Toyota with conventional oil. Manual says 5w30 conventional. Is there a reason not to use synthetic? Can I use M1 0w30 for better MPG?
Car 2: 2013 Tacoma 30k v6 4.0L
Always taken to dealer for free oil changes. Manual says to ONLY use 5w30 convenitonal. Reading on here about people using M1 EP... can I get some clarification?
Im really up for trying anything and looking for some advise. I love working on our cars (especially my build subaru - runs T6) but dont know anything really about oil.
Thanks!
Car 1: 2006 Toyota Corolla - 160k miles
Previously we had been using Penzoil Platinum. At 4k miles or so the engine would get tappy and dip stick would show about half way between Full and low.
Tried Havoline per a recommendation of a mechanic friend. At 5k miles it was completely black. Wife had no complaints about any tapping though.
Recently switched to Mobile 1 and then this last oil change switched for M1EP. Currently at 14800 and running good. Should I go this route again? Someone told me Toyota's do poorly with M1 and anything over 5k on an oil change.
Car 2: 2008 Toyota Prius 80k miles
Purchased this car from my father. Always serviced at Toyota with conventional oil. Manual says 5w30 conventional. Is there a reason not to use synthetic? Can I use M1 0w30 for better MPG?
Car 2: 2013 Tacoma 30k v6 4.0L
Always taken to dealer for free oil changes. Manual says to ONLY use 5w30 convenitonal. Reading on here about people using M1 EP... can I get some clarification?
Im really up for trying anything and looking for some advise. I love working on our cars (especially my build subaru - runs T6) but dont know anything really about oil.
Thanks!