Next 100k on a Sienna 2GR-FE oil

[TmanP]

Since the '10 Sienna just rolled over 120k, I've been thinking about what oil to use moving forward. For its first 100k, it got M1 5w30 at 5-6k intervals from the dealership (stretched to 8-9k a few times). I've done QSUD and a wix the last couple of times, at 5k intervals. And most recently, it got "The Works" at Ford (Motorcraft 5w30). None of these oils have been consumed at all. I can't tell a difference between any of these oils in the 3.5. The engine seems to be fairly clean from sludge. It sees a fair amount of highway, but also quite a bit of cold weather short trip driving.

Toyota specs an API SL 5w30, so very basic specs. It takes 6.5 quarts and a cartridge filter, which ups the cost at the shop.
The "maint required" idiot light comes on at a set 4500-5000 miles. I don't know how much I'd like to push that number.

Here are my local options: (Costs are ballpark)

-Motorcraft 5w30 and rotation from Ford dealer $50

-(MS5K?) conventional and rotation from Chevy dealer $45
-(Mobil? blend?) Dexos 5w30 and rotation from Chevy dealer $55


-Mobil 1 5w30 and rotation from Toyota dealer $85-90

-Buy my own oil (PP, M1, QSUD or something else) and filter (Wix), have my mechanic change it for an extra $20-25

-Any other suggestions??
(Going for 200K, but the reason I ask is because it actually needed a repair to the VVT cam gear at 100k, with 7k on that fill of M1.) Not sure if that is an oil-related failure or not.

I appreciate the insights. Thanks.

 

[jdavis]

I too have a 2GR-FE in a 2010 Rav4, with 103k miles now, haven't heard of many VVT cam gear failures at that mileage!

 

[SatinSilver]

I normally get the free tire rotations at Walmart. If tires aren't installed there they do them for $10. Or you can go to Discount Tire and they will do them for free I believe.

I normally take the Matrix to the Ford dealer, Quick Lane and it's $25 for 5w30 or 5w20 and an MC filter. They will match dealer coupons.

This last time I went to the Toyota dealer and brought my own oil which was $9 after rebate and a Fram Tough Guard filter for $6 at WM. Brought in an oil change coupon to the dealer and the total was a few pennies shy of $8. So $23 for a full syn oil change.

 

[Indydriver]

Funny, I have a '12 and the spec is 0W-20 for 10,000!!! I bought some OE filters and oil from the dealer when I purchased it so it has seen nothing but TGMO since new. IMHO, this engine, which rarely sees 3000 rpm, could run on just about anything with a 5-6,000 mi OCI.

BTW, aren't the cartridge oil filters a giant PITA? Another attempt by Toyota to discourage DIY.

 

[Cadha31]

My parent's 05 Avalon at 240k+ miles hardly uses any oil still.

The cartridge oil filter system on this car is still better than any Ecotec car. Afraid of busting those plastic caps when changing it.

 

[Oregoonian]

Its getting cold in MN. Move your oil over to a 5w20 or 0w20.....for better and easier winter start-up.

IMO.... your under-utilizing your synthetic oil. A 7500+ mile OCI..... should work perfectly for any top-tier syn. BTW...you can use the above grade oils....all year (not just the winter).

Change to a Fram Ultra filter and leave it on for two OCI's.