So today I had time so I went to toyota service department to change my oil.

They said I have to wait 2 hours and I said okay. But surprisingly, it only took

30mins so I was happy, but then when I came home I checked the invoice thingy and

I noticed they used 4qt. of 5w30 oil. I guess from 06 recommendation changed to

0w20 or 5w20 and it even says on the oil cap. I thought they now use 20s on every new car. am I wrong?

Should I go back and change it again? or it's not a big deal? I'm worried about if it

Messes something up or effect on gas mileage.

Oh this is my first oil change ever for my tC

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5w30 is spec afaik

 

I wouldn't worry about. I did my first change with 5w30 as well. Just wait until your next change to use 5w20. However, if you are that concern go ahead and just change the oil. That should only run you about $5-8 for regular oil and $20 for syn.

 

There is nothing to worry about, in your situation it won't make any difference at all. I'd actually prefer the 5-30 over 5-20, regardless of what's spec'd.

 

I also used 5W30 on my 1st oil change on my 07. Will switch to 5W20 next change due to climate change.

 

thx guys. I didn't care about which oil they use on my old camry but when it comes to my first brand new car, I'm soooo careful with it. LOL

 

5W30 might even be ok year around if it never gets too cold. I am a little shakey about using 5W20 for the summer though.

 

I use 5W30 year round, I have 29,000 miles and its an '05.

 

5w30 since day one and 27k miles on my tc

 

^^ well.. that's because you have an '05

a tsb was released january of this year saying '06 and above should switch over to 5w20 or 0w20 as another option.

as of jan '06.. the toyota standard is 5w20.

 

lol i dont even look at what they do, i just go in get it done pay leave.

 

^^^^ ditto

 

I wish there was more info regarding the reasons behind the change. . . I've done a lot of searching and havn't come up with anything conclusive. . .

Anyone care to shed some light?

 

i would take it back and get what is supposed to be in the car ... toyota recomends 0w20 for a reason ... not to mention it is a synthetic oil too .. so i would make them change it again with the bottled 0w20 and i would ask to watch them do it

 

its not that big of a deal all 5w-20 will do is improve gas mileage and help with cold starts its not gonna screw up your engine you'll be just fine until you need your next one then request 5w-20 but until then its not like ur gonna be SOL if u leave it in.

 

What was the reason for?

 

I'd use 5w20 or 0w20 only. Take the car back and have them install the correct oil.

 

i dont think it will make that much of a difference at all.

 

Install the correct oil? WTF, get your terminology right. You sound like a freaking moron.

GT

 

i would rather 5w-30 anyway because its a little thicker and a stronger grade of oil like my sisters accord that reccommends 5w-20 but i put in 30 because it is a stronger oil