What engine oil?

[Craigus Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Craigus]

Hey guys..

The time has come for me to do the first service on my Prado and I'd like to get some opinions on what engine oil to use (and why)

I've always been a Helix fan but I really would like to know your thoughts.

It's a 3.4V6, manual with 150,000K's on it.

Cheers
Craig.

[Taresk Member Find all posts View Profile Close Taresk]

Re: What engine oil?

I've always used Helix full synth in mine, used it in my old 4Runner too, it seems to handle the torture I dish out (cold starts, short runs, high revs, etc).

[shiner Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close shiner]

Re: What engine oil?

I use castrol magnatec 10w40.Wth over 330,oooklm still going strong.I always change my oil filter and oil at 5000klm intervals,yes it seems excessive these days but it is a cheap garantee.

[Sully Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Sully]

Re: What engine oil?

I use AC Delco 10w 30 (Holden Oil) it's Fuch's oil , also do my oil changes every 5000 klm with a new oil filter each time.

[kenwahoo Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close kenwahoo]

Re: What engine oil?

Magnetec on sale for $30 including free oil filter from "R ".

[MY Racing 221 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close MY Racing 221]

Re: What engine oil?

Just started using Magnatec 10w 40 in mine too. Cheap oil, and good quality.

Oil and filter will get changed every 5000k.

Only at 106000 now, so hopefully will help her do another couple of hundred!

[dukes Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close dukes]

Re: What engine oil?

doesn't castrol magnatec have a history of going "sticky" and not lubricating properly?

[Illegal Alien Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Illegal Alien]

Re: What engine oil?

Mobil 1, I wait for the sales with 20% off.

[Brett1979 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Brett1979]

Re: What engine oil?

I used to religiously use Castrol Magnatec but now use Penrite 10W-50. I like the fact it has the extra 10 viscosity rating when running at operating temperature. I was also told by a mechanic, which was my reason for the change, that Castrol Magnatec is fantastic for new engines, but not the best choice for wearing engines. He said for a 6 cylinder that's done over 200,000km I should be using an oil that's slightly thicker at running temp. I don't know how much truth is in it to be honest, but it was a white elephant for me so I made the change. I have no complaints and economy is good. My car doesn't use a drop of oil between the 7,500km and 10,000km of driving between oil changes.

[Wazza1978 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Wazza1978]

Re: What engine oil?

I would be abit hesitant in using magnatec . Whats in it that makes it keep the parts coated when not running . surely thats got to gum up your engine ? . Add excessive resistance? . I too am about to service my 95 series for my first time and am wondering what to use, Also how many litres do they hold ?

[Craigus Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Craigus]

Re: What engine oil?

I ended up using Shell HELIX HX7 AJ 10W-30 for anyone interested.

[Wazza1978 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Wazza1978]

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Yeah I desided on the same stuff today craigus

[butane8 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close butane8]

castrol magnetec 10w-40

another castrol magnetec 10w-40, user here, no dramas, every 5 k I change it out with a new filter, I like the price. if it's good enuff for the toyo dealer, it will do me fine

I also use it in my partners xr6, same there, 5k change out/ new filter .... butane

P.S when i bought the prado it appeared to have alot of glugging on the underside of the oil filler cap.. two oil changes , two filters later its clean as a whistle..
:arrow: prado has ....113900kms
:arrow: xr6 has .......129900kms