0w-30 for first change...?

david81 · 03-19-2008, 11:49 AM

Hello all,

About to do my first oil change this weekend on our new baby. Should have about 1300 miles and I'd like to make the switch to Mobil 1 syn oil. Any problem using 0w-30 in my new baby? Local auto parts store is running a special and I was just going to stock up for the next few changes.

Thanks in advance,

David

edthefox5 · 03-19-2008, 02:13 PM

I did mine at 1000 and made the switch to Mobil One. I had alot of 10-30 in stock so I used that. I live in Fla and garaged so never a cold start. Peeps on here say I should be taking a mileage hit on the 10-30 so looking forward to putting in at least 5-30 maybe 0-30 next go. I av 48 mpg. But 5000 later the oil still looks brand new on the stick. Hard to believe how clean this car runs.I did change the filter out only again at 3000 as its really easy. I have a floor jack and just jack up the pass front at the front jack point about 3 inches so I can fit under there. Brace with a small jack stand and the filter comes out really easy. Factory filter $ 4. At this rate I won't have to get that 10-30 out there for another 5K. Good luck and your on the right track me thinks.

david81 · 03-19-2008, 02:44 PM

No need for the floor jack here. I picked up a set of low-profile ramps for my EBH install. I'm hoping to install a Fumoto valve as well, assuming it gets delivered in time. If not, then it'll just have to wait until I hit 6k or so.

Now I just have to decide on the filter...OEM or Purolator. Seems to be a wash either way from what I read.

David

dogfriend · 03-19-2008, 03:14 PM

You can buy OEM filters for 3.99 ea with free shipping from Toyota of Dallas if you buy 10 at a time.

http://www.trdparts4u.com/PD-90915-YZZF2-CASE10.aspx

Patrick Wong · 03-19-2008, 03:27 PM

Or $3.29/each plus shipping for a case of 10 oil filters from Champion Toyota Gulf Freeway (Houston), which amounts to around the same final price...
http://preview.tinyurl.com/32yw54

david81 · 03-19-2008, 04:08 PM

Decided on OEM Toyota and picked up a case of 10 on ebay for $35 shipped. Lucky me, they fit my trusty '95 Geo Prizm (Corolla) as well.

David

03-19-2008, 11:49 AM	#1
david81 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 62 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	0w-30 for first change...? Hello all, About to do my first oil change this weekend on our new baby. Should have about 1300 miles and I'd like to make the switch to Mobil 1 syn oil. Any problem using 0w-30 in my new baby? Local auto parts store is running a special and I was just going to stock up for the next few changes. Thanks in advance, David

03-19-2008, 02:13 PM	#2
edthefox5 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 599 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 0w-30 for first change...? I did mine at 1000 and made the switch to Mobil One. I had alot of 10-30 in stock so I used that. I live in Fla and garaged so never a cold start. Peeps on here say I should be taking a mileage hit on the 10-30 so looking forward to putting in at least 5-30 maybe 0-30 next go. I av 48 mpg. But 5000 later the oil still looks brand new on the stick. Hard to believe how clean this car runs.I did change the filter out only again at 3000 as its really easy. I have a floor jack and just jack up the pass front at the front jack point about 3 inches so I can fit under there. Brace with a small jack stand and the filter comes out really easy. Factory filter $ 4. At this rate I won't have to get that 10-30 out there for another 5K. Good luck and your on the right track me thinks.

03-19-2008, 02:44 PM	#3
david81 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 62 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 0w-30 for first change...? No need for the floor jack here. I picked up a set of low-profile ramps for my EBH install. I'm hoping to install a Fumoto valve as well, assuming it gets delivered in time. If not, then it'll just have to wait until I hit 6k or so. Now I just have to decide on the filter...OEM or Purolator. Seems to be a wash either way from what I read. David

03-19-2008, 03:14 PM	#4
dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 4,971 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 289 Thanked 175 Times in 147 Posts Friends: 11	Re: 0w-30 for first change...? You can buy OEM filters for 3.99 ea with free shipping from Toyota of Dallas if you buy 10 at a time. http://www.trdparts4u.com/PD-90915-YZZF2-CASE10.aspx

03-19-2008, 03:27 PM	#5
Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Green Valley, AZ Posts: 4,059 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 21 Thanked 213 Times in 184 Posts Friends: 44	Re: 0w-30 for first change...? Or $3.29/each plus shipping for a case of 10 oil filters from Champion Toyota Gulf Freeway (Houston), which amounts to around the same final price... http://preview.tinyurl.com/32yw54

03-19-2008, 04:08 PM	#6
david81 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 62 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 0w-30 for first change...? Decided on OEM Toyota and picked up a case of 10 on ebay for $35 shipped. Lucky me, they fit my trusty '95 Geo Prizm (Corolla) as well. David