Poll: Which FULLy synthetic oil do you use? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-20-2009, 12:09 AM

Amsoil with their long life (EA?) oil filter. One time oil change every year! hehehe.

Inspector14 · 01-20-2009, 12:11 AM

I have always been a mobile 1 user. I have changed that though, today.

after doing some research i have found that Pennzoil Platinum is cheaper and seems to have a lower viscosity at cold temperatures (i live in alaska) than mobile 1. i was going to use Valvoline SynPower, but that was a dollar a quart more for similar performance.

bought 4 quarts and a mobile filter for 26$ at walmart, and changed today.

bah.... after doing more reading. both synpower and pennzoil platinum are group 3. as are castrol (made in usa, german is group 4) and even some M1 products are group 3. in 3K miles im switching again to Amsoil (a true group 4 PAO), there are dealers local to me so i can get a case for 120$ or so.

TheSilkySmooth · 01-23-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Inspector14

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bah.... after doing more reading. both synpower and pennzoil platinum are group 3. as are castrol (made in usa, german is group 4) and even some M1 products are group 3. in 3K miles im switching again to Amsoil (a true group 4 PAO), there are dealers local to me so i can get a case for 120$ or so.

Oh, you guys know I just HAVE to reply. Only Redline, some Amsoils, and some Motuls are TRUE synthetic oils. EVERYTHING else is just dino oil being marketed to you as synthetic - what a FARCE. And only group: V is the good one. So, no one runs the REAL good stuff except a couple guys here who run Motul 300v. Man, try some group V stuff if you want to see what a real synth does, Otherwize you are just paying for 'premium' mineral oil - which is what all API SM should be anyway.

Check this:
http://www.kemopro.com/productinfo/engine.html

I'm considering trying it next OC; even if its just SJ

ps: HA, see I didnt mention that, according to Ashland, Mobil-1 5W-30 doesnt even meet the current american petroleum institute standards and causes excessive valvetrain wear on cold starts - I AM getting better

ddongbap · 01-23-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSilkySmooth

Oh, you guys know I just HAVE to reply. Only Redline, some Amsoils, and some Motuls are TRUE synthetic oils. EVERYTHING else is just dino oil being marketed to you as synthetic - what a FARCE. And only group: V is the good one. So, no one runs the REAL good stuff except a couple guys here who run Motul 300v. Man, try some group V stuff if you want to see what a real synth does, Otherwize you are just paying for 'premium' mineral oil - which is what all API SM should be anyway.

Check this:
http://www.kemopro.com/productinfo/engine.html

I'm considering trying it next OC; even if its just SJ

ps: HA, see I didnt mention that, according to Ashland, Mobil-1 5W-30 doesnt even meet the current american petroleum institute standards and causes excessive valvetrain wear on cold starts - I AM getting better

Tell me the cheapest, TRUE syn oil please.

TheSilkySmooth · 01-27-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ddongbap

Tell me the cheapest, TRUE syn oil please.

I dont know about CHEAP, but Motul E-tech 5W-30 in the GM or Renault citroen spec should do the trick for toyota warranty . I think some Mod shops are gray-marketing it in the US - like LTB motorsports. Probably cost $10/litre shipped to your door. Then there is some redlines and Amsoils - havent tried them (yet!)

gid · 01-20-2009, 12:19 AM

SHELL full synthetic 5w-30 for both YARIS , $4.30 a qt. w/ tax . Before , PENNZOIL Platinum 5w-30 ( P.P. 5w-20 for short stint in both ) , and 1 round of VALVOLINE Synpower 5w-30 . Basically any of these syns that are under $4.50 a qt. with tax . Tight

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gid · 01-20-2009, 12:21 AM

Checked, GENERIC ( Exxon , Shell ) for the SHELL full synthetic

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FunctionSpec · 01-20-2009, 12:35 AM

I buy whatever Synthetic is on sale.

aca72 · 01-20-2009, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by FunctionSpec

I buy whatever Synthetic is on sale.

+1

GeneW · 01-20-2009, 04:13 AM

My dealer put in Castrol for the free oil change but I usually use Valvoline Synpower, 5W-30.

Gene

ddongbap · 01-20-2009, 04:51 AM

Nobody noticed its CASTRO, not CASTROL?

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 01-20-2009, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ddongbap

Nobody noticed its CASTRO, not CASTROL?

didn't want to upset the masses though.....

eTiMaGo · 01-20-2009, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddongbap

Nobody noticed its CASTRO, not CASTROL?

A brand with high fidelity

As for me, currently using Blitz fully synthetic 5W-40

ddongbap · 01-21-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

A brand with high fidelity

As for me, currently using Blitz fully synthetic 5W-40

Dude, you made me IRL LOL.

Castro, with High Fidelity. Puerto Ricos FIRST choice in oil.

cleong · 01-20-2009, 06:46 AM

I buy Carlube fully synthetic (not sure if you guys have heard of the brand), its about US$20 every 4 litres. It gets changed out every 6000 miles so I don't believe in buying ridiculously priced oil.

500snakz · 01-20-2009, 10:51 AM

You guys might want to check out a brand made in japan for it's domestic cars. It's called ENOS. Really good oil that is used by a lot of tuner guys.

I use mobil1 0W40 in the srt 10, and plain conventional mobil 10W30 in the yaris(free oil changes at dealer for life).

ddongbap · 01-21-2009, 02:55 PM

Really? 2 bumps in one day?

ddongbap · 01-21-2009, 02:55 PM

Bump.

View Poll Results: Which Fully Synthetic Motor oil do u use?
Mobil One	78	48.75%
Castro Synthec	12	7.50%
Royal Purple	21	13.13%
Vavloline	13	8.13%
Redline	3	1.88%
Motul	7	4.38%
Toyota Factory Synthetic	8	5.00%
PennZoil	12	7.50%
Penrite	0	0%
Generic(Exxon,Shell) or Other	12	7.50%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 160. You may not vote on this poll

01-20-2009, 12:11 AM	#2
Inspector14 Drives: 09 Yaris hatch, Meteor Metal Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 60	I have always been a mobile 1 user. I have changed that though, today. after doing some research i have found that Pennzoil Platinum is cheaper and seems to have a lower viscosity at cold temperatures (i live in alaska) than mobile 1. i was going to use Valvoline SynPower, but that was a dollar a quart more for similar performance. bought 4 quarts and a mobile filter for 26$ at walmart, and changed today. bah.... after doing more reading. both synpower and pennzoil platinum are group 3. as are castrol (made in usa, german is group 4) and even some M1 products are group 3. in 3K miles im switching again to Amsoil (a true group 4 PAO), there are dealers local to me so i can get a case for 120$ or so. Last edited by Inspector14; 01-20-2009 at 11:18 AM.

01-20-2009, 12:19 AM	#6
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	SHELL full synthetic 5w-30 for both YARIS , $4.30 a qt. w/ tax . Before , PENNZOIL Platinum 5w-30 ( P.P. 5w-20 for short stint in both ) , and 1 round of VALVOLINE Synpower 5w-30 . Basically any of these syns that are under $4.50 a qt. with tax . Tight . Last edited by gid; 01-20-2009 at 11:41 AM.

01-20-2009, 12:21 AM	#7
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	Checked, GENERIC ( Exxon , Shell ) for the SHELL full synthetic . Last edited by gid; 01-20-2009 at 11:39 AM.

01-20-2009, 06:46 AM	#15
cleong Parallel Parking Pro View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.5 Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 590	I buy Carlube fully synthetic (not sure if you guys have heard of the brand), its about US$20 every 4 litres. It gets changed out every 6000 miles so I don't believe in buying ridiculously priced oil. __________________ Leong's NCP91 Toyota Yaris E Hankook V12 Evo 195/55/15 on Buddy Club P1 replicas 15x7 ET +38 Stebel horns, Philips Silvervision turn indicator bulbs TTE Lowering Springs, Camber bolts TRD Blue brake pads Fujitsubo Super Wagolis axleback exhaust DC Sports header

01-20-2009, 12:09 AM	#1
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Amsoil with their long life (EA?) oil filter. One time oil change every year! hehehe.

01-20-2009, 12:35 AM	#8
FunctionSpec Super Newbie View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback White Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 626, Southern California Posts: 180	I buy whatever Synthetic is on sale.

01-20-2009, 04:13 AM	#10
GeneW Banned Drives: 2008 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,034	My dealer put in Castrol for the free oil change but I usually use Valvoline Synpower, 5W-30. Gene

01-20-2009, 04:51 AM	#11
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	Nobody noticed its CASTRO, not CASTROL?

01-20-2009, 10:51 AM	#16
500snakz Drives: 08 Polar white hatch Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 76	You guys might want to check out a brand made in japan for it's domestic cars. It's called ENOS. Really good oil that is used by a lot of tuner guys. I use mobil1 0W40 in the srt 10, and plain conventional mobil 10W30 in the yaris(free oil changes at dealer for life).

01-21-2009, 02:55 PM	#17
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	Really? 2 bumps in one day?

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