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What's in your oil pan?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by mengoni, Jan 16, 2016.

  1. mengoni

    mengoni Junior Member

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    What brand oil do those who change their own oil use? Mobil 1 0w 20 is available locally, but the Toyota dealership is an other 10+ miles up the road. Is it worth the extra trip to the dealer or is Mobil 1 a good substitute?
     
    #1 mengoni, Jan 16, 2016
  2. IMkenNY

    IMkenNY Im just being nosy

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    Mobil 1 0w20 is an excellent substitute.
    I was running Mobil 1 until my local Walmart decided to clear out some 0w20 5 quart containers of royal purple for $20
     
    #2 IMkenNY, Jan 16, 2016
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    Toyota 0W20.

    I'm toying with purchasing bulk oil from the dealership, just 4~5 liters at a time, bringing in my own container (some sort of gas can). My main objective is to stop putting 1 liter containers in the recycle stream, but would also be cheaper.

    I checked with the service manager; he was very agreeable/positive. The cost: $3.85 per liter. Compares to $5.91 I currently pay for bottled liters.

    Meh, the cost of container and a graduated pitcher may be prohibitive, might just stick to bottled liters. Still, food for thought.
     
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    Amsoil XL in the correct weight. I've been very, very happy with Amsoil products since day one.

    What I like is that it uses engine heat to CLEAN the engine. I've opened motorcycle engines running it, and bare metal is all you see...no gum or varnish.
     
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    Amsoil is a great product, I use 0w-20 mobil 1EP Synthetic in mine since it is locally available.
     
    #7 kenichols29, Jan 16, 2016
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