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