Friday, April 13, 2007 - 11:29 pm, by: Michael Howatt(Howatt)
The owner manual refers to the following: Above -18°C...10W-30 All Temps......5W-30
You may/will read everywhere on this site that most people use Mobil 1. However, before you go down this track, have a look at AMSOIL. You can use Series 2000 Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil. This is far, far better than Mobil 1.
Dan McColl Goo Roo Victoria Active V8 and a Factory Manual XF.
Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 01:26 pm, by: Gary Nimmo(Gazzasore)
I think if you go to Planetsoarer.com & search for oils you will find all thie info you need I think Peter thought Penrite oil was the one for our 1uzfe 's
Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 08:27 pm, by: Blaine Hanson(Blaine)
I agree with Dan - it all depends on how you treat you engine. Personally I only run Redline Oils, but that's where my engines are quite often, used and abused like all good V8's should be.
Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 08:58 pm, by: Damian Ware(Frozenpod)
I wasn't going to touch this thread but Greg HPR15 is a 15W-60 isn't it?
Given the toyota specs of 5w-30 or 10w-30 don't you think that is too thick.
Yep the engine has aged I don't see a problem with 10w-40 but I certainly wouldn't be going to 15w-60. My thought would be oil galleries and bearing clearances are designed for a specific weight oil. Going outside the range too much the oil flow will become restricted and that is not going to do it any good.
HPR5, 5w-40 sounds like a good choice or Castrol magnatec 10w-40. I used magnatec in my camry motor which I believe had the same specs as the 1UZ and it ran like a dream after 330,xxxkm.
I tried both magnatec and HPR5 in my 1UZ and both did the job. I am now using AMSOIL and I certainly have no complaints about the quality of the product.
Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 09:24 pm, by: Ben Socratous(Socrates)
Hmmm, Neil has told me on a few occasions to use Penrite HPR30 which is a 20W-60. Maybe the TT is a completely different kettle of fish, or maybe my motor is just crap?!?
Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 09:30 pm, by: Greg Nikitiuk(Jestr)
This is an extract from planet soarer
June 2003
by Peter Scott
Air Filter (all Soarers, SC400, SC300): Genuine Toyota (Lexus) part number 17801-46060
V8 Oil filter : Genuine Toyota part number: PN 90915 YZZD4 (previously 90915 YZZB7) (or 90915-20004) (looks like the Supra guys use this Toyota or Lexus V8 Oil filter on their 2JZGTE's - so it just might be ok for the 1JZGTE twin turbo and 2JZ non turbo too - anyone use it successfully on a TT?)
TT Oil Filter : Genuine Toyota part number: 90915-20003 (or 90915-20001)
V8 Oil: good quality semi-synthetic 15W eg Penrite HPR15 15W-60 ($28) or Caltex Havoline Energy or Formula 3
TT Oil: Full synthetic eg Mobil One ($60) or Shell Helix Ultra ($45) etc
Change frequency: 5000 km or 6 months (3000 miles)
NO METAL CONDITIONERS, NO OIL ADDITIVES NEVER EVER NEVER EVER EVER NEVER! NO!
JUST GOOD OIL, GENUINE FILTERS AND REGULAR OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGES.
Some oils recommend longer drain periods - not for me. The TT (twinturbo) needs regular fresh oil for sure for the bearings. Oil gets dirty and contaminated and filters block up. Oil looks good if you only look at the dipstick. Drain it into a pan after 5000 km and have a look - try to pour it back into the engine! - you won't want too..
Monday, April 16, 2007 - 12:28 pm, by: Michael Howatt(Howatt)
Greg Nikitiuk wrote on Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 09:30 pm:
Greg, yes these Oil and Oil Filter articles are excellent, no question however, these are now 4 years old and there may have been some improvement in filters and oils since then. You would think?
Monday, April 16, 2007 - 01:08 pm, by: Damian Ware(Frozenpod)
Greg,
I have read that fantastic write up by Peter as well.
If I remember correctly he also tested HPR5 in there at a later date (cant find it atm) which had the losest wear partical count of all the oils tested. I also think magnatic feared well.
As to the filters does anyone know what the filter properties are. ie microns for the filter sizes.
I think I have read the quality toyota filter is 22 microns.
I have read (cant remember where) that most good quality aftermarket filters such ryco have a 28 micron filter.
Monday, April 16, 2007 - 02:26 pm, by: Michael Howatt(Howatt)
The Amsoil Oil Filters (EaO) provide a filtering efficiency in accordance with industry standard ISO 4548-12 of 98.7 percent at 15 microns. Most other filters contain conventional cellulose medias range from 40 to 80 percent efficiency.
Less Restriction AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters have significantly lower restriction than conventional cellulose media filters. Their small synthetic nanofibers trap smaller particles and hold more contaminants, resulting in lower restriction. During cold temperature warm-up periods, an EaO lube filter allows the oil to easily flow through the filter compared to a typical cellulose filter. Lower restriction decreases engine wear.
More Capacity A filter’s capacity refers to the amount of contaminants it can hold and still remain effective. AMSOIL EaO Filters have a far greater capacity than competing filter lines. When used in conjunction with AMSOIL synthetic motor oils in normal service, EaO Filters are guaranteed to remain effective for over 25,000 miles (>40,000 Km) or one year, whichever comes first.
Monday, April 16, 2007 - 08:46 pm, by: Greg Nikitiuk(Jestr)
Michael Howatt wrote on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 12:28 pm:
Oil and Oil Filter articles are excellent, no question however, these are now 4 years old and there may have been some improvement in filters and oils since then. You would think?
Absolutely agree with you on that one. Technology is moving forward and today's quality semi synthetic oils are safe to be used for 10000km. Yet most of us still change it after 5000.
I guess it part habit part piece of mind.
Neil Griffiths Trader NSW I have a Cadillac and a Supercharged Manual V8
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