oil types

[catlad]

I've just bought some more oil for my Toyota Hiace van, the can looks identical to the last one, except the old one said mineral oil and this one says synthetic! anyone know why, or what the difference is?

 

[Wayners]

You should use synthetic oil.
Mineral oil shouldn't be used.
You haven't bought the correct oil unless it's an old van.

Check spec and year

 

[catlad]

Do you know what the difference is?

 

[Wayners]

What year is van?

I think turbo runs hot and mineral oil won't take heat

 

[JohnD]

I've just bought some more oil for my Toyota Hiace van, the can looks identical to the last one, except the old one said mineral oil and this one says synthetic! anyone know why, or what the difference is?

What does the owners handbook say is required? This is the definitive source, more reliable than random 'netters, or people trying to sell oil.

You can look it up if you know the model, year and engine.

Lots of people jump to Synthetic even for engines that were designed before it was on the market.

Synthetic will last more miles between changes, but as it is more expensive, I doubt it is often bought by neglectful owners.

Changing the oil and filter at recommended intervals is more worthwhile than buying expensive oils.

For some reason, American 'netters recommend far more frequent changes than manufacturers. Perhaps American oil Is not very good

 

[DIYspanner]

Millers or Morris will advise on the correct oil you if you type the reg in.

 

[Diver Fred]

Clean oil is always good. But it's more important to change oil frequently on low milage vehicles as high detergent oils absorb and hold water - high mileage vehicles will boil (burn) off the water content.

 

[stevie888]

What does the owners handbook say is required? This is the definitive source, more reliable than random 'netters, or people trying to sell oil.

You can look it up if you know the model, year and engine.

Lots of people jump to Synthetic even for engines that were designed before it was on the market.

Synthetic will last more miles between changes, but as it is more expensive, I doubt it is often bought by neglectful owners.

Changing the oil and filter at recommended intervals is more worthwhile than buying expensive oils.

For some reason, American 'netters recommend far more frequent changes than manufacturers. Perhaps American oil Is not very good

You'd think the manufacturer would put something important it in the manual, but Peugeot don't for SWMBO's 2008.

I had to go on line to find what to use to top up and then 2 sites couldn't decide if it was 0/30 or 5/30. They did agree on synthetic though,

I went with the 5 but call me old fashioned: it doesn't look very oily!

 

[JohnD]

You'd think the manufacturer would put something important it in the manual, but Peugeot don't for SWMBO's 2008.

Did you search the Peugeot site?

 

[stevie888]

No.

 

[Old Salt]

Google search throws up this

“Common Toyota HiAce Engines
Diesel Engines (2.5L 2KD-FTV / 3.0L 1KD-FTV / 2.8L 1GD-FTV) [1, 2, 3]

• • Viscosity: 5W-30 (Recommended), 5W-40, or 10W-40
  • Specifications: ACEA C2 (for Euro V/VI models with DPF), ACEA C3, or API CF/CF-4
  • Capacity: 6.5 to 7.1 Litres [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Petrol Engines (2.0L 1TR-FE / 2.7L 2TR-FE) [1, 2]

• • Viscosity: 5W-30 (Recommended) or 0W-20
  • Specifications: API SL, SM, SN, or ILSAC
  • Capacity: 5.3 to 5.5 Litres [1, 2, 3]

Quick Maintenance Guidelines

• • Oil Change Interval: Every 12 months or 15,000 km (whichever comes first)
  • Filter replacement: Always change the oil filter during an oil change. [1, 2, 3, 4]

To find out which type of engine oil is best for your specific vehicle and driving conditions, you can consult your vehicle's handbook or use the Toyota UK Vehicle Information portal. “

The important bit is the Spec e.g. ACEA C2/3/4 etc. Its those small bits that make the difference between an acceptable oil and one that meets the manufacturers spec.

 

[norseman]

You'd think the manufacturer would put something important it in the manual, but Peugeot don't for SWMBO's 2008.

I had to go on line to find what to use to top up and then 2 sites couldn't decide if it was 0/30 or 5/30. They did agree on synthetic though,

I went with the 5 but call me old fashioned: it doesn't look very oily!

Unforgiveable that such important info. is not in the manual, I've never had a car that doesn't list it, but then & again the newest I've owned was manuf. in 2006.

Maybe it's sign of the times, along with the deletion of dipsticks .. apparently considered unnecessary by marketing.

 

[JohnD]

Well this was interesting

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