Oil Weight For New Corolla

[Modena]

Hi all,

Used to have a Skyline a while back but had to "grow" up and get myself a 4 cyl new shape corolla as its cheaper to run and drinks less fuel.

Its also a lot more boring to drive but what can you do, Ill save quicker for a new GTR

Anyway my question is this: is Mobil 1 0w-40 Gold oil good for a vvti 4 cyl Corolla engines?

I heard that Toyota recommends 10w-30 or 5w-30... IMO its too thick on start up.

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[Johnny]

for Australian conditions the best bet is 5w30 or 40

0 can be used but its very thin so it sinks to the bottom on the sump overnight and theres not much left in the head so some cars have noisy coldstarts; eg my beema which rattled soooo bad using 0w40; changed to 5w40 and it got quieter...then 10w40 and it disappeared.

[GTR-N1]

^^^+1

Good advice!

That's the 2nd time that Johnny has made sense on these forums!

[.:: GimpS-R34 ::.]

LOL and you had better not do it again *pulls out smacking stick*

Edited November 5, 2008 by .:: GimpS-R34 ::.

[GTR-N1]

See Johnny! You've got a reputation all over the country!

QLD, VIC, NSW...

[Modena]

for Australian conditions the best bet is 5w30 or 40

0 can be used but its very thin so it sinks to the bottom on the sump overnight and theres not much left in the head so some cars have noisy coldstarts; eg my beema which rattled soooo bad using 0w40; changed to 5w40 and it got quieter...then 10w40 and it disappeared.

Does Mobil1 have 5w-30 weight?

[GTR-N1]

Yes it's known as...

MOBIL 1 ESP and it's rated to exceed manufacturers' specs

[Modena]

Yes it's known as...

MOBIL 1 ESP and it's rated to exceed manufacturers' specs

Is it about the same price as Mobil 0w-40?

I want to use quality synth oil for my rolla

[Howie]

Just wondering, what fuel are you putting into your Corolla btw? I've got an 06 Rolla as a daily driver, and haven't had it all that long.

And regarding oil change, are you doing it or are you getting a toyota/authorised workshop to do it? If the former, how are keeping the warranty? I'd really like to service the rolla myself but still have another 30,000kms of warranty left.

[Modena]

Just wondering, what fuel are you putting into your Corolla btw? I've got an 06 Rolla as a daily driver, and haven't had it all that long.

And regarding oil change, are you doing it or are you getting a toyota/authorised workshop to do it? If the former, how are keeping the warranty? I'd really like to service the rolla myself but still have another 30,000kms of warranty left.

I put V power as I have a small incentive under my sleeve and get better deal that way... I average around 7.7 litres per 100 KM atm but it went as low as 7.2 litres, freeway and normal 60 km/h zone driving.

I rang Toyota to do a service (oil change and filter) and they quoted me something around $200 or so (that's with me supplying the oil and oil filter)... I thought "stuff that" and called Ultratune, they quoted me $90 bucks if I supplied oil and filter. I went with Ultratune as I still have another 2 years of warranty left. As soon as my car loses warranty (its 2007 model) I will do the oil changes myself.

[Howie]

Nice one, I may do the same I reckon (i.e. supply oil and filter and take it to ultratune). Thanks for that.

[Modena]

Nice one, I may do the same I reckon (i.e. supply oil and filter and take it to ultratune). Thanks for that.

No probs mate!

I got one near my house so its convenient walking distance!

I count the days until I can afford to buy another sports car though... lol

Hopefully within the next 4-5 years I can pay for a new GTR

[TTT]

2007 corolla still has 1 year manufaturer warranty.

if you use something outside what they recommend and it breaks you're screwed.

and can you tell me how it is that your thought of "I think it's too thick" is a good enough reason against Toyota's years of research and experience?

Just put in an oil that has the weight it recommends.

Pick a brand you want.

[Modena]

2007 corolla still has 1 year manufaturer warranty.

if you use something outside what they recommend and it breaks you're screwed.

and can you tell me how it is that your thought of "I think it's too thick" is a good enough reason against Toyota's years of research and experience?

Just put in an oil that has the weight it recommends.

Pick a brand you want.

Fair points. Ill go higher weight ratio and stick with Mobil.

[mad082]

for the weight, why not open the owners manual and see what weight they recommend and then use the closest to that that you can find.

unless you are planning on racing it what they recommend is going to better for it than what you are guessing it should run.

[Duncan1]

Hi all,

Used to have a Skyline a while back but had to "grow" up and get myself a 4 cyl new shape corolla as its cheaper to run and drinks less fuel.

Its also a lot more boring to drive but what can you do, Ill save quicker for a new GTR

Anyway my question is this: is Mobil 1 0w-40 Gold oil good for a vvti 4 cyl Corolla engines?

I heard that Toyota recommends 10w-30 or 5w-30... IMO its too thick on start up.

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If the odd rental corolla can do 50,000 klms on the original oil i dont suppose it really matters what you put it!!!!! It may sound far fetched!!! but i have seen this occur!!!! the hardest part is getting the mud out of the engines! this was the older 1.8!! the new one might have smaller oil galleries, but they are a pretty strong little engine!! im thinking that by your avatar you have a zr levin!?!? nice one buddy!!

[Modena]

If the odd rental corolla can do 50,000 klms on the original oil i dont suppose it really matters what you put it!!!!! It may sound far fetched!!! but i have seen this occur!!!! the hardest part is getting the mud out of the engines! this was the older 1.8!! the new one might have smaller oil galleries, but they are a pretty strong little engine!! im thinking that by your avatar you have a zr levin!?!? nice one buddy!!

Well Toyota is known for reliability so hopefully this little rolla is just as good

I really like the engine note for the 1.8 litre... sounds pretty tough for a stock car and kicks really well too. if I could strip down the weight... would be even better.

Actually I own the base model ascent... the avatar pic aint mine... but I do plan to put HID kit into it.