0w30

[CorallaXRS]

Well 0w 30 work in my corolla 2009 XRS?

It was the only stuff my canadian tire had.

[hungt1999]

the 0W30 will be a bit more viscous at the engine operating temperature as opposed to 0w20 so I suspect you will have a slight fuel economy penalty but aside from that I don't think it can do any harm to the engine. Canadian Tire both carries 5w20 synthetic and regular. I would use that instead of the 0W30 you mentioned

[LeanBurn]

It will work fine in your corolla. You will not notice any increase in fuel consumption, I have been running a 30wt since 1000km and my fuel economy improved a bit when the engine got to 5000-6000km and it has remained the same. My engine got a little quieter too compared to the 20wt. The 0w30 will flow excellent at lower temperature and start-up performance as well compared to a 5w30.

Remember that everywhere else in the world the corolla uses oil wts from Xw-20 to Xw-40.

[straightclownin35]

use 5w20


the 0w30 and the 0w20 is way too thin. go with 5w20 i have had amazing success with it and NO oil consumption !

[LeanBurn]

...Clownin35, you need to do a little more reading on how to read oil wts.

Xw-YY

X denotes cold weather startability, pumpability and flow. YY denotes weight when fully warm.

These (X Y) two are independent of each other. 0w20 and 5w20 have the same weight(20), but the 0 version denotes better flow at lower temperatures. 0w30 and 5w30 have the same weight (30), but 0 version denotes better flow at lower temperatures...and so on...
20wt oils come in different flavors varying in colder flow ability like 0w20, 5w20
30wt oils come in different flavors varying in colder flow ability like 0w30, 5w30, 10w30
40wt oils come in different flavors varying in colder flow ability like 0w40, 5w40, 10w40,15w40...and so on.

[djb383]

Hey straightclownin, show us a pic of that V4 in your 'rolla. Here's some good reading on motor oil - pop quiz to follow.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/aehaas/

[CorallaXRS]

Yeah, I am going to bring it back tomorrow, and get 5w-20 with synthetic.

Any ideas what brand to get from canadian tire?

I am not worrie about price, but I would like my car to run a top notice for winter.

[LeanBurn]

Formula1 was Esso last I heard. Its pretty good $/performance ratio actually, and it often goes on sale. Quakerstate Syn, Pennzoil Platinum Syn , Valvoline Syn are ok too but a little more $$. Mobil1 & Castrol are all overpriced for what you get IMO as the 1.8L is very easy on oil in terms of stress temperature, dilution etc.

[CorallaXRS]

I will go with quakerstate, in my 2.4L, It is winter and time to get perpared.

Also what is the wrech I need for my filter, Cause I am hitting canadian tire up tomorrow and I should get that from there also.

[hungt1999]

Others who had done the oil change here mentionned you need a oil wrench with 14-flute and 65mm diameter.

I have an oil wrench that I used for my 1996 Corolla (standard screw-on oil filter) and it measured 65 mm and is a 14-flutes. I bought it from Canadian Tire years ago, it cost about $6. I have not done my oil change yet on my 2009 Corolla but I am pretty confident that my tool will work fine. Maybe someone can confirm it.

Here is the tool in question: you use a standard 3/8'' ratchet head to turn it. Be careful when you buy it from Canadian Tire because there are I think 3 different sizes. You need the 65mm 14-edges one

http://www.upscaleauto.com/Oil%20Filter%20Wrench.JPG

[LeanBurn]

NAPA has them too.

[CorallaXRS]

Thanks, I will check it out, today.

[jdhog]

The 2.4 has a normal spin on filter, so you don't need the 65mm 14 flute, that's only for the 1.8 with a cartridge type filter.

[djb383]

I bet you need the tool if some gorilla at the factory installed the spin-on filter.

[CorallaXRS]

Originally Posted by jdhog

The 2.4 has a normal spin on filter, so you don't need the 65mm 14 flute, that's only for the 1.8 with a cartridge type filter.

Shlt I just got a 65mm, well it still work, or should I bring it back?

So when you say spin, that mean I only need my hand?

I got my K&N Filter and Oil today, So tomorrow I will be doing some work.


Does anyone esle know anything esle that I may need to check out tomorrow when I am under and over the engine....?