JakeGT86 4 Report post Posted March 9, 2018 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?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
surrey86 352 Report post Posted March 9, 2018 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 9, 2018 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted March 9, 2018 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JakeGT86 4 Report post Posted March 11, 2018 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites