 Best oil for the 7A-FE? And mixing oil? |
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 Jan 21, 2010 - 6:18 PM
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I'd like to know what's the recommended oil for my 7A-FE because I'm getting ready to change it for the first time since I got the car a couple months ago. Also, is it safe to mix oil?
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Jan 21, 2010 - 7:25 PM
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QUOTE (HectortheRican @ Jan 21, 2010 - 6:18 PM)  I'd like to know what's the recommended oil for my 7A-FE because I'm getting ready to change it for the first time since I got the car a couple months ago. Also, is it safe to mix oil? personaly i like the castrol gtx high mileage, i was burning a quart of oil every week using conventional, but now its a quart maybe every 6 months lol, not sure about mixing though -------------------- 1996 Toyota Celica Project Mean Green
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Jan 21, 2010 - 7:26 PM
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the cap on mine says 10w-30, but i run 5w-30 with no apparent problems. mixing what? weights? brands? types?
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Jan 21, 2010 - 7:55 PM
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QUOTE (Bitter @ Jan 21, 2010 - 6:26 PM) the cap on mine says 10w-30, but i run 5w-30 with no apparent problems. mixing what? weights? brands? types? By mixing I mean just oil in general. Because I don't know what kind of oil the guy who had it before me used, and it doesn't actually NEED an oil change at the moment, so I was wondering whether I'd have to change the oil anyway so it would be all the same oil or if I can just get a quart and add some oil in until it's time to change it -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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Jan 21, 2010 - 8:06 PM
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You really should have no problem with mixing oil. Its not like mixing two different brands will cause your engine to seize and explode.
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Jan 21, 2010 - 8:17 PM
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i run 10-30 mobile 1 full synthetic
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Jan 21, 2010 - 8:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
QUOTE (CelicaST_CALI @ Jan 21, 2010 - 7:17 PM) i run 10-30 mobile 1 full synthetic Do you run it all year round? QUOTE (Spider77 @ Jan 21, 2010 - 7:06 PM) You really should have no problem with mixing oil. Its not like mixing two different brands will cause your engine to seize and explode. Thanks man, that's all I needed. Now to find the right oil.. -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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Jan 22, 2010 - 12:34 AM
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10w-30 Mobil1 Full Synthetic for High Mileage... Mobil1 was burning through my engine too fast, different viscosity slowed it down significantly.
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Jan 22, 2010 - 12:38 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
QUOTE (zonz540 @ Jan 21, 2010 - 11:34 PM) 10w-30 Mobil1 Full Synthetic for High Mileage... Mobil1 was burning through my engine too fast, different viscosity slowed it down significantly. That's actually the oil that I just went and bought. Good choice? -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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Jan 22, 2010 - 1:35 AM
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yea i run it 365....im in cali so the weather isnt to bad..goes from about 20-105 degrees hahaha
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Jan 22, 2010 - 2:00 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 3, '09 From UT Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Im in Utah and the weather here goes from hot to cold. 10w-30 has the best range for where im at. I run it year round. If you live down where it never gets below 50 degrees, 5w-30 might work the same/better. Its lower viscosity and might burn up faster if youve got high mileage, though.
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Jan 22, 2010 - 4:11 AM
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I think I'll switch to 10w-30 then...been using 5w and it eats up a quart every 3000.
Also, we are talking about 7a-fe engines right? Or does it matter? I've never had a GT so I don't know. --------------------  |
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Jan 22, 2010 - 10:04 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
Yeah it's about 7AFE. It goes from about 15 at the worst to 105 at the worst in TX, so I think I'll be good with 10W-30
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Jan 23, 2010 - 12:46 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 3, '09 From UT Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
The High Mileage stuff preserves the weight of the oil and ups the viscosity. Its a bit thicker and it wont seep through your engine and out your exhaust as much... Keeps it in the pan longer.
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Jan 25, 2010 - 4:03 AM
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Jan 25, 2010 - 9:05 AM
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QUOTE (HectortheRican @ Jan 21, 2010 - 6:55 PM) QUOTE (Bitter @ Jan 21, 2010 - 6:26 PM) the cap on mine says 10w-30, but i run 5w-30 with no apparent problems. mixing what? weights? brands? types? By mixing I mean just oil in general. Because I don't know what kind of oil the guy who had it before me used, and it doesn't actually NEED an oil change at the moment, so I was wondering whether I'd have to change the oil anyway so it would be all the same oil or if I can just get a quart and add some oil in until it's time to change it First thing you should ALWAYS to when you buy a car, do all regular maint. plugs, wires, cap rotor, oil/filter... i use 5-30 Mobil1 full synth in my 7A and it does well year round -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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