hey guys as the title says I'm wanting to know what oil i should use when servicing my ae93 sx? had a quick search but come up with nothing of use.

 

engine is a smallport 4age with 230xxxkms and standard.

 

cheers azza

15/40. Doesnt need to be fancy.

Edited October 7, 201313 yr by B.L.Z.BUB

My late bigport uses Mobil 1

15/40. Doesnt need to be fancy.

 

:y: Unless you have a particular brand preference or have an engine that for some reason requires that specific oil, you'll be fine.

 

My late bigport uses Mobil 1

 

I'm a Castrol kinda guy myself :P Having said that, I haven't got the exacting specifications for things that you have. ;)

Whatever is on special for me ;)

 

Though the GZE will get something fancy as it will be an occasional car now.

You really should be buying that gold leaf infused stuff.

I was gonna use caviar.

:y: Unless you have a particular brand preference or have an engine that for some reason requires that specific oil, you'll be fine.

 

 

 

I'm a Castrol kinda guy myself :P Having said that, I haven't got the exacting specifications for things that you have. ;)

 

 

To coin a phrase, "oils aint oils". :moon: Most importantly thing is to change it regularly.

 

Having said that, I have no idea about the difference between Mobil 1 AND Mobil 17. But as above, I think most people tend to stick with old faithful, whatever that means for you.

 

But since Carbonboy has seen fit to taunt me, the "Toyota Emission control & maintenance guide - 1986" stipulates Grade SE, SF or higher grade. This classification system is obsolete these days.

 

Essentially use a "good" multigrade oil. 10W-40, 20W-50 or whatever, which is better suited to the Australian climate, unless you live on the top of Mt Kosciuszko.

Dave do you understand this "shear free" crap that some oil companies are claiming? I realise it's impossible for a viscous fluid to experience zero shear stress when in motion, so what do they mean by "shear free"? Is it just really low shear? Because that would be cool.

Edited October 8, 201313 yr by rian

That question directed at me? (wasnt sure as my post was quite unhelpful :P)

 

I hadnt even heard of shear free, but penrite website sais "SHEAR FREE formulation reduces viscosity loss" and "SHEAR FREE modern engine oil. It contains an anti-wear package of engine wear protection with *FULL ZINC + (exceeding 2200+ ppm levels) for ultimate engine wear protection."

 

I thought the whole name of the game for oil companies was to reduce viscosity and decrease engine wear loss over the life of the oil. Sounds like marketing to me.

I know in my modern car, that the oil after a year runs out of the sump like water, it is so totally non viscous compared to what was put in.

 

I think there is a bit of petrol in it which I suspect is an issue with cold start injector fitted cars.

 

Perhaps it is something along those lines?

But since Carbonboy has seen fit to taunt me, the "Toyota Emission control & maintenance guide - 1986" stipulates Grade SE, SF or higher grade. This classification system is obsolete these days.

 

That wasn't meant to be a taunt, that was meant to be a compliment to your attention to detail :yes:

Any excuse to thumb the library is welcomed :D

cheers for the advice fellas.