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Toyota Corolla 0W-20 oil - What's this about?

39 messages,  Last post on Jun 05, 2013 at 9:30 AM

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#30 of 39 Re: Toyota 0W-20 - $9.50/quart? - What did you pay? [agnosto] by terceltom

Oct 30, 2010 (5:49 am)

Replying to: agnosto (Oct 29, 2010 4:30 pm)
"Prius maintenance booklet that states oil changes is for every 10,000 miles (5k miles is for tire rotation, etc.) for all new Toyota models"
 
So are you saying this new recommendation is for just the Prius or ALL new 2010 Toyota vehicles and going forward?
 
I'm still from the old school; even though I use 0W-20 synthetic oil in my 2009 Corolla I still change it every 3000 miles. I know it's uneeded and overkill but I have an unlimited supply of 0W-20 synthetic and I do my oil changes myself, so I'm only paying for the filter every other oil change.

#31 of 39 Re: Toyota 0W-20 - $9.50/quart? - What did you pay? [terceltom] by agnosto

Oct 30, 2010 (4:41 pm)

Replying to: terceltom (Oct 30, 2010 5:49 am)
It is for all 2010 Toyota engines that use 0W-20 fully synthetic oil... as an FYI, I used to own a new 2010 4Runner (0W-20/10,000) but because of poor MPG and other reasons, I traded in for the 2010 Prius and I know that all 2010 Toyota engines that use 0W-20 engine oil, the oil change interval is 10,000 miles and had to call Toyota corporate to mail me the 2010 updated maintenance booklet to have it for reference and warranty. I will never ever put on any of my vehicles any conventional oil ever again, I even use 5W-30 Mobil 1 on my 2006 Sienna which is 100% fully synthetic and can easily go over 5,000 miles if I have to and when I change the oil I see the condition of the oil is at least for another twice the miles to drive...
For your 2009 Corolla, I would recommend to call Toyota Corporate and ask them the oil change interval because I believe (not sure though) that all Toyota engines that use 0W-20 fully synthetic oil and regardless the year, the oil change interval is 10,000 miles... Maybe 2009 was the year Toyota decided to go (0W-20/10,000) not sure though.

#32 of 39 2000 Corolla Maintenance by kimmie10

Jan 07, 2013 (4:24 pm)

I just bought a 2000 Toyota Corolla with 123,000 miles on it. I do not know much about cars but thanks to this site I am learning alot (97 Ford Expedition problems) I want to know what is the maintenance program for this car.... when I get an oil change whats the best type of oil to put in it or to put in myself... should I add anything extra to the gas tank... the bottled stuff that suppose to make it run better etc.... I need this car to last me a very very long time. Someone mentioned changing a timing belt/chain... should I change this now or will I see symptoms of this needing to be changed? Sorry for all the questions... But thanks to this web site I found out the "vapor" coming from my vents in my 97 Expedition... was my kids and I breathing coolent! Thanks so much!

#33 of 39 Re: 2000 Corolla Maintenance [kimmie10] by terceltom

Jan 07, 2013 (5:24 pm)

Replying to: kimmie10 (Jan 07, 2013 4:24 pm)
5-30 oil - nothing but regular gas in the tank - no timing belt in the 2000, it has a timing chain which requires no regular maintenance, your fine - didn't they give you a manual with the car so you could read all of this for yourself ? ? ?

#34 of 39 Re: 2000 Corolla Maintenance [kimmie10] by mcdawgg

Jan 07, 2013 (7:28 pm)

Replying to: kimmie10 (Jan 07, 2013 4:24 pm)
5w-30 oil, I use Techtron fuel injector cleaner (from Walmart, etc) every 15,000 miles. The oil info is in the owner's manual. You can find the maintenance guide here at Edmunds or at Toyota:
Toyota Website for maintenance guide
 
Basically, see what was done to your car (miles and time). Hopefully, you have the service records. Then, see what is due by looking at the maintenance guides I told you about in the last paragraph.
 
The 1998 and newer Corollas have a timing chain, should not require any maintenance. Brake fluid & power steering fluid - change it. The guides may not tell you that, but it is cheap insurance. PVC valve - change it - very easy to do yourself, and very cheap ($5 part, 5 minutes or less).
 
I had a 99 Corolla, great car! Sold it at around 120k because I needed a bigger car (Camry). Only problem I had was the a/c compressor had a seal leaking after 90k miles, so 2x per year, I just put more R134 refrigerant in it, and it cooled fine.
 
What Corolla do you have? CE, LE, SE, anti-lock brakes? automatic or manual transmission?
 
I can give you more info - just give me more specifics about yours.

#35 of 39 Re: Toyota 0W-20 - $9.50/quart? - What did you pay? [mlp1965] by maarnold1775

Mar 09, 2013 (6:47 pm)

Replying to: mlp1965 (Dec 07, 2009 5:26 am)
No, Toyota recommends a oil change every 10,000 miles with ow-20!

#36 of 39 Re: Toyota 0W-20 - $9.50/quart? - What did you pay? [maarnold1775] by mcdawgg

Mar 10, 2013 (8:03 am)

Replying to: maarnold1775 (Mar 09, 2013 6:47 pm)
No, Toyota recommends a oil change every 10,000 miles with ow-20!
 
NO. Only on the model year 2011 and newer Corollas. Yes, it would probably be fine, but since Toyota did not say it, they could deny a warranty claim.

#37 of 39 Re: Toyota 0W-20 - $9.50/quart? - What did you pay? [mcdawgg] by apolley

May 27, 2013 (10:13 am)

Replying to: mcdawgg (Mar 10, 2013 8:03 am)
I pay between $8-$9/quart and can get a full 25,000 miles or 12 months whichever comes first. Last oil change was 12 months 21,248 miles. And will not void the warranty.

#38 of 39 Re: Toyota 0W-20 - $9.50/quart? - What did you pay? [apolley] by circuitsmith

May 31, 2013 (12:56 pm)

Replying to: apolley (May 27, 2013 10:13 am)
20,000+ miles without changing oil?
no thanks!

#39 of 39 Re: Toyota 0W-20 - $9.50/quart? - What did you pay? [circuitsmith] by mcdawgg

Jun 05, 2013 (9:30 am)

Replying to: circuitsmith (May 31, 2013 12:56 pm)
Toyota 0w-20 I just paid $7.50 (not including tax) per quart.
 
Toyota says 10,000 miles or 12 months between oil changes, whatever comes first. For Corolla, I think the first one that has this spec is the 2011 model.

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