Topic: what kind of oil?

[Goldrush]

im going to change my oil. and i was wondering what type i should run. i was thinking 5 30w. i was wondering what type you guys run. i have a 1990 22re. thanks. if you guys can help, that would be great. 

[83yota]

if it is over 75k you will want to stay away from full syn. I run 10 w 30 high mileage penzoil in my runner. just remember when you chose a brand stay with it. mixing oils can cause them to brake down quicker. (they have different ditergents in them) cheap oils are ok but they brake down faster. 

[Goldrush [OP]]

o ok. thanks for the info. i guess ill still with 10 w 30 then. thanks!

[zippo]

If you have alot of oil burn you could also bump to 10-40. i might stay away from it if its really cold where you live though

[Goldrush [OP]]

I'm in kingsburg, CA. not that cold this time of year. so would 5 w 30 work or probably not?

[94MtnYote]

It would work however Toyota recommends 10w-30 for 22r series engines.

[Goldrush [OP]]

ok. thanks for all the info fellas

[emsvitil]

86 22RE; 169,000 miles.

From about 50,000, I used 20w50 GTX or Havoline.

Last change I went to 15w40 Delo Diesel oil for the zinc.     

Oil pressure didn't drop, so I'll be sticking with this...........

[Cheesemaker]

You want the Delo 400 but it only comes in 15W-40 for Diesels or 30W.  I run the 30W.  But if you have to smog, you won't pass inspection due to the zinc additive.   

Generally you don't want to run 15W-40 in a gas engine, due to specific additives for a diesel engine.  But Delo 400 is reverse engineered so it can be used in gas engines.  AFAIK it's the only one that will allow that. 

This post covers everything on how to pass smog.  Including what oils to use.
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=1119.0

[JoeWelder]

whats the zinc do?

[emsvitil]

You want the Delo 400 but it only comes in 15W-40 for Diesels or 30W.  I run the 30W.  But if you have to smog, you won't pass inspection due to the zinc additive.   

I passed without any problems.........

Zinc is a wear additive that's being phased out because it damages cat converters.

It's good for metal on metal contact at startup.

[46&2]

I have always run Valvoline 10w30 in my 22re

[Goldrush [OP]]

cool. i didnt know that it would effect your smog.!

[b0x]

Its good to stick with a oil you an afford. 10w30,10w40 are perfect for a Toyota 22RE. If you feel that you are looking for an extended protection while not harming your motor. I suggest adding a bottle of Lucas Motor Oil in place of a quart of reg oil in your oil changes. Been using Lucas in my Yota's for over ten years and it has proven to help extend the life and MPG. You can pick it up at any Auto Parts store.

Hope this helps....

[Goldrush [OP]]

it does. thanks!

[88_Pathy]

I use Castrol or Mobil 1 full synthetic. Works well for me and I can get it cheapish at Costco. I change it every 5000 miles or so.

[85_4RNR]

I have always run Valvoline 10w30 in my 22re

same here

[Travis H]

i use castrol gtx high mileage 10w 30 and either a mobil 1 filter or toyota filter.

[bleakhorizon]

delo 30w here also