Which Motor Oil Do You Use - Page 8

TomsMR2 · 07-26-2010, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mmltml

any reasons why I shouldn't be using Pennzoil? That's what I've always used in my other cars...

nope. actually the new pennzoil conventional exceeds the latest and greatest, super ridiculous SN/GF5 standard.

the only thing you really need to NEVER use is fram oil filters.

eckoman_pdx · 07-26-2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomsMR2

the only thing you really need to NEVER use is fram oil filters.

Exactly. Fram is 100% complete junk and should never be used on anything.

HROL · 07-28-2010, 11:08 PM

Liqui Moly 10W40 molibdeno aditive for my MR2 91 NA. Excellent lubrication....

dubmr2 · 08-30-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomsMR2

the only thing you really need to NEVER use is fram oil filters.

seriously?? why is this? Ive been using them on my 3s for 2 years now

is this like common knowledge? I use them cause the grip makes it easier to remove...

TomsMR2 · 08-30-2010, 08:08 PM

buy a filter wrench. fram filters damage engines.

factory filters are cheaper than fram filters too, it just doesnt make a lot of sense to use anything else.

Hoble · 09-09-2010, 11:33 PM

how much oil will the 91 2.2L n/a mr2 take? someone said 2.2L but not sure, to lazy to look it up in the manual right now but i wanna know! oh what type of filter should i put on? first oil change

dubmr2 · 09-11-2010, 12:22 PM

the 3s is like 4.2L so prob a bit more than that

mr2louisiana · 09-11-2010, 08:40 PM

used amsoil 5w-40 high milage on my 91 3s-gte. puts out like a million dollar....... car haha

eckoman_pdx · 09-11-2010, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoble

how much oil will the 91 2.2L n/a mr2 take? someone said 2.2L but not sure, to lazy to look it up in the manual right now but i wanna know! oh what type of filter should i put on? first oil change

From the 91 BGB:

5S-FE Oil Change capacity
Drain and Refill W/ Oil Filter Change: 4.4 US Qaurts (4.2 liters, 3.7 Imp qts)
Drain and Refill w/o Oil Filter Change: 4.0 US quarts (3.8 liters, 3.3 Imp qts)

So, a full Oil Change (Drain and Refill + Oil Filter) on a 5S-FE is 4.4 US Quarts. For the Filter, you can new go wrong with the OEM Toyota Filters, plus they are a good price.

If you feel you must to go with aftermarket filters, stick with Napa Oil Filters. Napa Oil Filters are made by Wix. The Base Napa filter is a standard Wix filter for less. The Mid grade and top line filters are actually an upgrade over Wix. I'd go with the mid line. It's not too much more than the base filter, but it's a better filter. Carquest is also Wix, but they only have the base and the high end, not the mid line. Napa's Mid line is the most bang for your buck in that line up.

Of course, all that is moot if you go with the OEM Filter.

As for Oil, I've been using Valvoline Conventional Oil for years with no issues.

328FTW · 09-12-2010, 07:35 AM

I switched to barrel oil now. 55 gallons of oil just sitting there

cre · 09-12-2010, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmltml

any reasons why I shouldn't be using Pennzoil? That's what I've always used in my other cars...

Quote:

Originally Posted by GR8MR2

FWIW, I have run many of the brands mentioned here and had my oil tested by Blackstone Labs <http://www.blackstone-labs.com>. Funny thing is that lab results show the oil that performed the best in my MR2 was Pennzoil Platinum. The one oil many have badmouthed here.

Here is another good source for unbiased oil info.
Welcome

Likewise and the same for many others. I was beginning to wonder if anyone here ever actually got their oil tested. Need to get the oil in the two tested soon, actually.

I will say though that due to personal bias from trouble with a car I ran their conventional oil in that I won't run anything other than their Platinum blend... but I'm sure that these days with the massive advances in the chemistry used it's probably MUCH better,

TomsMR2 · 09-12-2010, 06:11 PM

5sfes should have 5 quarts poured in (im aware what 5 quarts looks like on the dipstick too

) for a number of reasons.

romierome · 10-22-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 328FTW

I switched to barrel oil now. 55 gallons of oil just sitting there

Ill be over shortly to get my oil change.

I did not know fram filters suck used them on my truck for ever but then agen I use 50 w in it (old farm truck). As for the 2 im running autozone cheep oil for the getting it started part then switching over to mobil 1 full synthetic on an oem filter.

GENESIS · 10-22-2010, 01:21 PM

Oil again? well for me its all about MOBIL 1 extended performance! I use it for my Q45T ,but now for my 5sfe any oil would do but I usually put regular Mobil 1 or Castrol gtx as long as its up to maintenance.

Sarjax · 10-24-2010, 07:50 PM

I use Mobil 1 High mileage right now because that's what my uncle used to use when he had the car. So I'm still using that with the Mobil 1 filter. Glad I switched, because he used Fram filters. Any suggestions for what oil to switch over to? I've read a few posts that say Mobile clean5000 isn't bad.. Just looking for suggestions, thanks.

Zarek · 12-03-2010, 12:37 PM

I wish I would have read this a month ago... just put in a new fram. it had an old k&n in it when I got it.

Bmer89 · 12-03-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by eckoman_pdx

Exactly. Fram is 100% complete junk and should never be used on anything.

Hmm... I've been using Fram cause my old man says they are good filters

What's a good filter I can pick up at auto zone? The nearest toyota dealership is an hour away

13edge · 12-10-2010, 10:23 AM

Pennzoil Platinum or Ultra Platinum with OEM filters. If I can't find either, I'd use Mobil 1, but I'm thrilled with the way the Platinum series of oil has treated my engine during very extreme use.

Bmer89, see if they have Purolator, but the easiest thing would be to order OEM online, or buy in bulk from the dealer. I get 10 at a time for around $50.

85silverna · 12-11-2010, 11:54 AM

Knew a guy who ran amsoil in his 350z for 18 to 20k, poured it out and put it in his toyota wagon for another 3 to 5k ( winter car) lol

RePete · 12-11-2010, 12:43 PM

I'm gratified I'm not part of the money wasting hype & the 40% (according to this poll) that use synthetic in their MR2. Any brain dead moron knows synthetic is superior, but that same moron knows it ain't needed unless you have special modifications, requirements or applications.

Today's conventional oil is vastly superior to the oil of the late 80s & 90s when our cars were first produced. Just keep it topped up, change the oil frequently & use OEM filters - done.

View Poll Results: What Motor Oil Do You Use
Valvoline	37	7.86%
Mobil 1	199	42.25%
Quaker State	7	1.49%
Amsoil	27	5.73%
Lucas Oil	0	0%
Royal Purple	48	10.19%
Pennzoil	20	4.25%
Interstate	0	0%
Castrol	87	18.47%
Other	46	9.77%
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Hoble No Skills Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 38 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	how much oil will the 91 2.2L n/a mr2 take? someone said 2.2L but not sure, to lazy to look it up in the manual right now but i wanna know! oh what type of filter should i put on? first oil change Last edited by Hoble; 09-09-2010 at 11:36 PM.. Reason: forgot a part

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07-28-2010, 11:08 PM	#143 (permalink)
HROL No Skills Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Liqui Moly 10W40 molibdeno aditive for my MR2 91 NA. Excellent lubrication....

08-30-2010, 08:08 PM	#145 (permalink)
TomsMR2 Still not heraldo. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pineapple under the sea Posts: 4,911 Thanks: 18 Thanked 406 Times in 303 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	buy a filter wrench. fram filters damage engines. factory filters are cheaper than fram filters too, it just doesnt make a lot of sense to use anything else.

09-11-2010, 12:22 PM	#147 (permalink)
dubmr2 SAE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 460 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	the 3s is like 4.2L so prob a bit more than that

09-11-2010, 08:40 PM	#148 (permalink)
mr2louisiana No Skills Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bangor,WA Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	used amsoil 5w-40 high milage on my 91 3s-gte. puts out like a million dollar....... car haha

09-12-2010, 07:35 AM	#150 (permalink)
328FTW Crazy Nasty Honey Badger Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,236 Thanks: 24 Thanked 266 Times in 239 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I switched to barrel oil now. 55 gallons of oil just sitting there

09-12-2010, 06:11 PM	#152 (permalink)
TomsMR2 Still not heraldo. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pineapple under the sea Posts: 4,911 Thanks: 18 Thanked 406 Times in 303 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	5sfes should have 5 quarts poured in (im aware what 5 quarts looks like on the dipstick too ) for a number of reasons.

10-22-2010, 01:21 PM	#154 (permalink)
GENESIS Gate keeper of Redwood rd Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: dublin,ca Posts: 778 Thanks: 4 Thanked 23 Times in 24 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Oil again? well for me its all about MOBIL 1 extended performance! I use it for my Q45T ,but now for my 5sfe any oil would do but I usually put regular Mobil 1 or Castrol gtx as long as its up to maintenance.

10-24-2010, 07:50 PM	#155 (permalink)
Sarjax Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 150 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	I use Mobil 1 High mileage right now because that's what my uncle used to use when he had the car. So I'm still using that with the Mobil 1 filter. Glad I switched, because he used Fram filters. Any suggestions for what oil to switch over to? I've read a few posts that say Mobile clean5000 isn't bad.. Just looking for suggestions, thanks.

12-03-2010, 12:37 PM	#156 (permalink)
Zarek Whats a shoe? Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Posts: 877 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I wish I would have read this a month ago... just put in a new fram. it had an old k&n in it when I got it.

12-10-2010, 10:23 AM	#158 (permalink)
13edge Beams Owners Group Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 14 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Pennzoil Platinum or Ultra Platinum with OEM filters. If I can't find either, I'd use Mobil 1, but I'm thrilled with the way the Platinum series of oil has treated my engine during very extreme use. Bmer89, see if they have Purolator, but the easiest thing would be to order OEM online, or buy in bulk from the dealer. I get 10 at a time for around $50.

12-11-2010, 11:54 AM	#159 (permalink)
85silverna OT's PIMP(le) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarence NY Posts: 682 Thanks: 2 Thanked 33 Times in 32 Posts iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	Knew a guy who ran amsoil in his 350z for 18 to 20k, poured it out and put it in his toyota wagon for another 3 to 5k ( winter car) lol

12-11-2010, 12:43 PM	#160 (permalink)
RePete No Frills Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Western Canada Posts: 3,899 Thanks: 0 Thanked 254 Times in 244 Posts Blog Entries: 4 iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I'm gratified I'm not part of the money wasting hype & the 40% (according to this poll) that use synthetic in their MR2. Any brain dead moron knows synthetic is superior, but that same moron knows it ain't needed unless you have special modifications, requirements or applications. Today's conventional oil is vastly superior to the oil of the late 80s & 90s when our cars were first produced. Just keep it topped up, change the oil frequently & use OEM filters - done.