Which oil are locals using? (1 Viewer)

[petveedub]

Well I'm about to change my oil for the first time. I purchased my fzj80 last month, and after reading many threads on weight and brands of oil I would like to get an idea of what others who actually live in this area are using.

I'm in San Antonio.
Thanks,

 

[warpdriv]

Amsoil in all my vehicles, except the 40, but it's a trail rig.

 

[Unoman]

Valvoline 20w50 in my 40

 

[davegonz]

Mobile 1 synthetic.

 

[mmw68]

another vote for Mobile 1 synthetic.

 

[petveedub]

What weight Mobil 1 are you guys using? I'm leaning towards the 10w-30 high mileage.

 

[mmw68]

Yep - 10-30 is what I use.

 

[davegonz]

Yep, or the 0W one, too.

 

[tucker74]

I run the Rotella t-syn 15W-50 in mine, the Mobil Delvac 1 is about the equivalent if you can find it. Strong words of caution, if you put 10W-30 synthetic in high mileage vehicle your chance of developing a leak somewhere is pretty high. 1FZs like thicker oil, I would go with 10W-40 at a minimum if you have to go with Mobil 1.

I run non-synthetic Rotella/Delvac/Chevron Delo 10W-40 in the 2F/3F, you don't want to run synthetic in an engine that burns oil

Tucker

 

[davegonz]

Yeah, on an older vehicle, I would run a diesel synthetic like Rotella. The Rotella and Delvac both have seal swell agents.

 

[Aids10]

10W-30 Castrol Edge (Synthetic)

 

[davegonz]

I have heard good things about Castrol Edge. How is it priced compared to M1?

 

[Sea Knight]

I run the Rotella t-syn 15W-50 in mine, the Mobil Delvac 1 is about the equivalent if you can find it. Strong words of caution, if you put 10W-30 synthetic in high mileage vehicle your chance of developing a leak somewhere is pretty high. 1FZs like thicker oil, I would go with 10W-40 at a minimum if you have to go with Mobil 1.

I run non-synthetic Rotella/Delvac/Chevron Delo 10W-40 in the 2F/3F, you don't want to run synthetic in an engine that burns oil

Tucker

What Tucker said. Don't use low viscosity synthetic in your 1FZ unless you're prepared for leakage.

Shell Rotella 15W40 in the 2F, or the Chevron/Delvac equivalents.

FYI, Chevron's new Delo 400 LE has similar lubrication effectiveness as synthetics according to independant lab tests. It's available in 15W40 weight. Costco sells it--$33 for a 3 gallon case.

http://www.whbreshears.com/account/2006/files/New Chevron Delo 400 LE.pdf

http://www.fleetmag.com/web/online/Industry-News/Delo-400-LE-SAE-15W-40-API-CJ-4-tested--ready-for-2010/1$3240

 

[asmith2081]

I usually just take my 60 to jiffy lube and get Pennzoil 10w-40 high milage (I know, I know). I would recommend 10w-40 non-synth chevron delo, or something equivalent based on the reading I have done.

Aaron

 

[Aids10]

I have heard good things about Castrol Edge. How is it priced compared to M1?

Same or a few cents more. Liquid Gold!

Might be cheaper through Arnold Oil Company - Your #1 Source for Your Automotive Needs Serving Central and South Texas ?

 

[Lake Rat]

I just run regular Castrol 10w-30 mostly, maybe the occasional 10w-40. Never had a problem yet.

 

[fj40charles]

Mobil 1 10w-30 in wife's Camry.
Delo 400 or Rotella 15w-40 in my Cummins.
Valvoline 10w-30 dino oil in my trail junk.

Amsoil Series 2000 75w-140 in my tow truck diffs.

 

[Spallet]

I use Schaeffer oil lubricants...or Motul

 

[hangten]

20-50 in my fj40 upon the recommendation of so many...on the forum.
I used to have 10w30 in there. After I put the 20-50 in there, my oil pressure gauge spike up past high when the engine is running. But if you just turn the key without starting, it sits at mid level. Strange.

I may go back to 10w30 for the fj40.

I used mobil 1 synthetic for the 100 series and the 4 runner.

 

[cool breeze]

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