Oil?

[JakeGT86 4]

So I need to top up my oil and OW-20 is obviously the one Toyota recommend however it’s costly and hard for me to get a hold off. As it’s a secondhand car I’m not sure what oil the car was last topped up with, might be able to check in all the sheets of service documents I have but I’m too lazy to go through it all. Will I be okay to top up with 5W-30 or will it have any affects on the car besides maybe worse fuel economy?? 

[surrey86 352]

The manual says its ok to use 5w30, but 0w20 preferred.

I've just put 5w30 in for the summer as I use it on track, and this gives better oil pressure when the oil is at high temperatures.

I think if you're under warranty whatever oil you go for should be a low emissions type as that is what Toyota specify. I just went with Opie Oils recommendation as he checks all the specs etc for you.

[Lauren 2259]

You can just walk into a Toyota dealership and buy some. Good oil costs money, I wouldn't skimp on it, especially so if you are still under warranty.

[Kodename47 446]

How much do you need? I have a top up bottle of the Toyota branded stuff, not sure how much is in there but I can look tomorrow and would happily do it for delivery costs if it's enough.

[JakeGT86 4]

On 09/03/2018 at 6:51 PM, knightryder said:

How much do you need? I have a top up bottle of the Toyota branded stuff, not sure how much is in there but I can look tomorrow and would happily do it for delivery costs if it's enough.

Thanks a lot for the offer, it’s really appreciated  but it needs quite a bit so I’m not sure if that bottle will fill. It’s also a bonus to have some spare so I’m gunna try to find some so I have a surplus