Which oil do you use

MANDALAY · 02-19-2008, 12:43 AM

Nearly completed my 1000 kms run in of the new engine and LSD gear box.
Just wanted to know what every one is using on their Beams and feed backs as im going to drain the system and refill new oils.
l was thinking of continuing with Toyota's 10/30W VVTi oil for the engine and
REDLINE 75/90 for the gear box.

PHOENIX · 02-19-2008, 01:49 AM

you just got the engine done last week, and you are already near the 1000k mark.....awesome!

Toyota made a vvti oil?

da_horse · 02-19-2008, 05:18 AM

i run HPR 15 semi syn and castrol Hypoid 75/90

re redline i'm iffy about them as some people have had problems with it glazing the gears/synchros. there's another fluid which i may run, Motul something i can't put my finger on atm.

hope that helps mate

MANDALAY · 02-19-2008, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHOENIX

you just got the engine done last week, and you are already near the 1000k mark.....awesome!

Toyota made a vvti oil?

Yeh buddy Toyota does sell VVTi oil here,
1000 kms of running in

Getting a lot of looking as it is street legal but its missing bumpers , boot and engine lids and trim.
Gee inside l only have a seat and the cluster taped up.
Want to make sure everything is ok before putting it all together .
3rd gear is awesome

RC MR2 · 05-08-2009, 09:04 AM

try using amsoil i usually use that on my car a lot and runs smooth

Falco · 05-08-2009, 10:20 AM

I would stay well clear of redline in the gearbox. I had this in my gearbox when i got my car and i never thought it ran right. Had the oil changed out after a couple of motorkarnas and the differnce was relly noticeable. Went straight into gear that little bit faster. Ill check when i get home what was put in as i cant remember

As for the motor all i will is use Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30

Achilles · 05-08-2009, 10:23 AM

I want to learn to change my own oil ._.

is it cheaper and better than taking it into a shop?

shimric · 05-08-2009, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Achilles

I want to learn to change my own oil ._.

is it cheaper and better than taking it into a shop?

Yes. For the price of the oil and filter.

Here, you need this. MR2-Tech.com - BGB

Read the entire thing, go to the stealership and buy one actually.

p.s. This is the BEAMS section. Not sure what you have but you should post there and ask more questions there or you could get confused because a beams is very different from a 5sfe or 3sgte.

Achilles · 05-08-2009, 10:26 AM

Thanks shim!

and where can I get amsoil?

i've never even seen it on shelves

Servin · 05-08-2009, 11:51 AM

I use 0w-30 mobil 1 synthetic on mine. The lighter the better, 10w-30 tsk tsk. $22 for a gallon.

Celica RA45 · 05-08-2009, 07:04 PM

i use 5w -60 penrite super syn
.have tried the 5 w 30 but its like water and fills my catch can to quick

EddieG · 05-08-2009, 07:38 PM

Castrol 10W 30.

fvillota · 05-08-2009, 08:40 PM

well my motor has about 160k on her and i've always used mobil 1.
been using it since i got her and change it every 3k

as you can see my insides are in perfect shape. no stains no sludge.

as for the tranny i've used redline and i love it.. so im not sure since ppl say they have had bad news

miracleman89 · 05-08-2009, 09:18 PM

Nothing but Mobile one goes in any of my cars!!! I don't have a beams but every car I've owned got the Mobile one treatment w/ K&N oil filter! I use to work for a lube shop and I would not trust anything but mobile one!

Quick story: A guy came into the shop and said he was in serious need of an oil change! His sticker said he was 20,000 mile overdue! I pulled the drain plug and it came out looking like honey and poured out like new milk! 0 goop!!!! I had to ask when he got the oil changed last he told me "over 20 some thousand miles ago but I used Mobile one!"

Nothing else will ever go in my engines!!!

fvillota · 05-08-2009, 09:24 PM

if i would every stick something else in my car. it would be royal purple.
but till i feel like doing 80 dollar oil changes mobil 1 and nothing else.

Lion_HUN · 05-09-2009, 05:31 AM

What kind of Mobil 1 do you guys use? I use Mobil 1 RF 5w50.

pasqual · 05-09-2009, 06:26 AM

Castrol Edge Sport 10W-60

MANDALAY · 05-09-2009, 06:30 AM

Toyota VVTi oil OEM 5W-30

Falco · 05-09-2009, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MANDALAY

Nearly completed my 1000 kms run in of the new engine and LSD gear box.
Just wanted to know what every one is using on their Beams and feed backs as im going to drain the system and refill new oils.
l was thinking of continuing with Toyota's 10/30W VVTi oil for the engine and
REDLINE 75/90 for the gear box.

Did you end up using redline in the gearbox?

MANDALAY · 05-09-2009, 07:51 AM

Yes i did . No problem at all

02-19-2008, 12:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
MANDALAY Beams Owners Group Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: victoria AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,210 Thanks: 136 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	Which oil do you use Nearly completed my 1000 kms run in of the new engine and LSD gear box. Just wanted to know what every one is using on their Beams and feed backs as im going to drain the system and refill new oils. l was thinking of continuing with Toyota's 10/30W VVTi oil for the engine and REDLINE 75/90 for the gear box. Last edited by MANDALAY; 02-19-2008 at 12:48 AM..

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02-19-2008, 01:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Hiatus....... Posts: 9,266 Thanks: 92 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (49/100% )	you just got the engine done last week, and you are already near the 1000k mark.....awesome! Toyota made a vvti oil?

02-19-2008, 05:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
da_horse Beams Owners Group Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 162 Thanks: 15 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i run HPR 15 semi syn and castrol Hypoid 75/90 re redline i'm iffy about them as some people have had problems with it glazing the gears/synchros. there's another fluid which i may run, Motul something i can't put my finger on atm. hope that helps mate

05-08-2009, 09:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
RC MR2 FREZH Join Date: May 2009 Location: Richmond,VA Posts: 222 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	try using amsoil i usually use that on my car a lot and runs smooth

05-08-2009, 10:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Falco Beams Owners Group Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 73 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I would stay well clear of redline in the gearbox. I had this in my gearbox when i got my car and i never thought it ran right. Had the oil changed out after a couple of motorkarnas and the differnce was relly noticeable. Went straight into gear that little bit faster. Ill check when i get home what was put in as i cant remember As for the motor all i will is use Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30

05-08-2009, 10:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Achilles Big Boss Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 116 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I want to learn to change my own oil ._. is it cheaper and better than taking it into a shop?

05-08-2009, 10:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
Achilles Big Boss Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 116 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks shim! and where can I get amsoil? i've never even seen it on shelves

05-08-2009, 11:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
Servin Beams Owners Group Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,250 Thanks: 13 Thanked 54 Times in 42 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I use 0w-30 mobil 1 synthetic on mine. The lighter the better, 10w-30 tsk tsk. $22 for a gallon.

05-08-2009, 07:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
Celica RA45 Beams Owners Group Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sunny australia Posts: 628 Thanks: 0 Thanked 44 Times in 40 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i use 5w -60 penrite super syn .have tried the 5 w 30 but its like water and fills my catch can to quick

05-08-2009, 07:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
EddieG Some Skills Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: FWB FL Posts: 56 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Castrol 10W 30.

05-08-2009, 09:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
miracleman89 MR2 under construction! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roanoke, IL Posts: 448 Thanks: 18 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Nothing but Mobile one goes in any of my cars!!! I don't have a beams but every car I've owned got the Mobile one treatment w/ K&N oil filter! I use to work for a lube shop and I would not trust anything but mobile one! Quick story: A guy came into the shop and said he was in serious need of an oil change! His sticker said he was 20,000 mile overdue! I pulled the drain plug and it came out looking like honey and poured out like new milk! 0 goop!!!! I had to ask when he got the oil changed last he told me "over 20 some thousand miles ago but I used Mobile one!" Nothing else will ever go in my engines!!!

05-08-2009, 09:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
fvillota Did you just press that? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 2,539 Thanks: 73 Thanked 52 Times in 52 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	if i would every stick something else in my car. it would be royal purple. but till i feel like doing 80 dollar oil changes mobil 1 and nothing else.

05-09-2009, 05:31 AM	#16 (permalink)
Lion_HUN Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hungary Posts: 385 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	What kind of Mobil 1 do you guys use? I use Mobil 1 RF 5w50.

05-09-2009, 06:26 AM	#17 (permalink)
pasqual Beams Owners Group Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BRNO/CZ Posts: 152 Thanks: 5 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Castrol Edge Sport 10W-60

05-09-2009, 06:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
MANDALAY Beams Owners Group Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: victoria AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,210 Thanks: 136 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	Toyota VVTi oil OEM 5W-30

05-09-2009, 07:51 AM	#20 (permalink)
MANDALAY Beams Owners Group Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: victoria AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,210 Thanks: 136 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	Yes i did . No problem at all