M1 EP question

[Carguy21]

Hi all,

I've a 2009 Highlander LTD V6 with 100,000 miles, Mobil Super 5w30 is the only oil I've used over the last 60,000 miles without any issue. OCI: 4-5k miles.

I want to go with a longer OCI and I'm considering switch to M1 EP 5W30. if anyone of you use M1EP, do you extend the OCI all the way to 15,000 miles or 12 months? Which filter do you recommend?

 

[slacktide_bitog]

What kind of driving conditions? How many miles do you put on in a year?

Toyota says you can go 10k with any synthetic. But I wouldn't push 15k unless you do a lot of highway driving.

Use one of these filters:
M1C-251
Wix 57047XP (or Napa Platinum 47047)
Mahle OX414D1
Fram Ultra XG9972 (or FPS9972)
Mann HU 7019z
RP 20-967
TRD PTR43-00082

 

[Carguy21]

I drive about 12k miles per year, my driving condition are 60% city 40% highway.

 

[FCD]

it'll be fine if you do a yearly change

 

[Nick1994]

Originally Posted By: FordCapriDriver
it'll be fine if you do a yearly change
+1

Use a good filter like a Fram Ultra or a Mobil 1

 

[CT8]

Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Originally Posted By: FordCapriDriver
it'll be fine if you do a yearly change
+1

Use a good filter like a Fram Ultra or a Mobil 1
Or the OEM.

 

[umungus1122]

On our 2011 Camry 4cyl I go 15k on M1 EP 0w-20/ Fram Ultra filter.

 

[Branson304]

From the sound of your driving conditions, I think once per year Mobil 1 EP & Fram Ultra would be an excellent combo.

 

[timeau]

Originally Posted By: Carguy21
I've a 2009 Highlander LTD V6 with 100,000 miles, Mobil Super 5w30 is the only oil I've used over the last 60,000 miles without any issue. OCI: 4-5k miles.

I want to go with a longer OCI and I'm considering switch to M1 EP 5W30.

You'll make a mistake. Don't be surprised if 20k miles later you'll need to make up a quart per 5k miles. Stay wit what you have. Which profit will extended OCI give you?

 

[tig1]

A friend switched his Ford Van over to M1 5-30EP doing 15K OCIs at about 75K. When he sold it at 185K the engine was cleaner, performed better in all tempts. Today he has a Dodge van with 130K doing 15K OCIs. No problems.