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Old 07-21-2009, 02:24 PM
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Default What kind of engine oil you use?

I ask this because I'm in need a oil change, since I got my car brand new from a dealer, so the very first time should be back to their hand for sure, not sure if I need to use their oil, or my own aftermarket oil instead.
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Use regular dino oil for 5-10k miles and then use Mobil 1 and their filter, thats what I did. Cant to wrong with synthetic! Its really up to you tho...
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mobil 1.
go synthetic. any of the top tier brands will do.
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I just changed my oil this Saturday and I used CASTROL Syntec Y SAE 5w-20 with a PUROLATOR Pure One oil filter. Advanced Auto in my town is running a special; 5 quarts of oil with Filter for $24.99. Pretty good since the filter retails for $5 and the oil is $6.99 a quart. Took me less than 10 minutes to do the oil change.

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What synthetic oil you use and why?
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=231514

Whats Your Take On Full Synthetic Oil
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=252195

Oil filters, what are you running?
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=224937
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Pennzoil dino and a stp or supertech filter every 5k miles because of the warranty. Once its done I'll get synthetic and a m1 oil filter and go 10-15k miles before an oil change.
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Gonna use Mobil1 0w-20

Been using it in my 07 Sonata 2.4L with great results and oil analysis. Going in the xB at 10000 miles.
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Pennzoil Platinum 0W20 with OEM Filter.

Can only get that oil online... www.oil-store.com
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The 5w-20, which is easier to find also offers GREAT wear numbers.
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I use the cheapest decent dino oil and Supertech oil filter. I get both from Walmart.

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Originally Posted by CIONIDE
What synthetic oil you use and why?
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=231514

Whats Your Take On Full Synthetic Oil
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=252195

Oil filters, what are you running?
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=224937
This is probably everything that needs to be said.
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