Whats a good oil to use?

[coasterdude90]

Hey guys I'm doing some maintenance to my car and I'm curious what kind of oil do you guys recommend to use? I know it says 5W - 30 but what is a good one or the best one to use? I rather know what some of you guys use. Also does it matter really what radiator fluid I put in my radiator as well? I'm gonna put some radiator fluid from Prestone. But is it better for me to do the 50/50 or the other radiator fluid? Just curious to know which is better for me. My car is a 1994 Camry XLE V6 with 38008 miles as of now. Thanks guys.

[bigbird]

38,000 miles?? mobile synthetic is a favorite of mine.

[eddie926]

I've been using Castrol GTX for years and have never had a problem in any of my vehicles. That's what my Toyota mechanic friend uses personally, and that's what they used for years at the Toyota dealership where he works. He told me the dealership recently switched to Mobil 1 (non-synthetic), because they were able to get a better deal for the current contract.

Antifreeze, I can't tell you about brands. I've always used Toyota brand in my Toyotas simply because that's what my mechanic friend uses. I understand that you can use other brands but have heard that you should NOT mix the Toyota red stuff with the aftermarket stuff. If you're going to change from Toyota brand to Prestone you should probably do a full radiator flush first.

[frenum49]

2nd vote for Mobile 1 synthetic

[TRD VVTi]

Mobil 1 synthetic and Toyota anitfreeze/coolant (not radiator fluid).

Both are cheap enough and are proven to work great.

[CamBOT]

Mobil 1

I use the higher mileage formula since I have about 180 k Km or 112 k miles. In the US its about 18 bucks in Canada its like 42 bucks!!! WTF

[stockmover]

I like Mobil 1 also. If I cannot get a good deal on that, I go with Pennzoil.

[camlex]

I have 318,100 miles and i use Castrol Synthetic Blend 5W30

Any questions?????????

[93XLEcamry]

kinda off topic, but it is good to switch from oil to oil...for example i've been using mobile 1 also but they were doing this great deal on castrol so i put in that instead...so does that do any harmful damage or any damage of any kind that you guys know of...

[Black95Cam]

Originally Posted by camlex

I have 318,100 miles and i use Castrol Synthetic Blend 5W30

Any questions?????????

thats what i use too!

Originally Posted by 93XLEcamry

kinda off topic, but it is good to switch from oil to oil...for example i've been using mobile 1 also but they were doing this great deal on castrol so i put in that instead...so does that do any harmful damage or any damage of any kind that you guys know of...

from my instructor (master tech for toyota) said the manufacture suggested that what ever you use, you should stick to it.. damage wont occur now, but if you keep switch back and fourth, it'll catch up sooner or later...

[samarai912]

I use pennzoil with lucas oil stablizer.......its as good as my girlfriends love juices!!yay

[Mazeraski]

Mobil 1 Synthetic FTW

[Tom 2000]

Castrol GTX

[rty]

I use regular Valvoline.

Originally Posted by 93XLEcamry

kinda off topic, but it is good to switch from oil to oil...for example i've been using mobile 1 also but they were doing this great deal on castrol so i put in that instead...so does that do any harmful damage or any damage of any kind that you guys know of...

It's best to pick one oil and stick with it. For the same reason you don't mix different oils. Different oils have different formulas. Additives in one oil may interfere with the lubricating ability of another oil.

[PhatRoyale]

Originally Posted by CamBOT

Mobil 1

I use the higher mileage formula since I have about 180 k Km or 112 k miles. In the US its about 18 bucks in Canada its like 42 bucks!!! WTF

Things are much cheaper down in the US.