kompressor 0 Posted November 20, 2012 Hello! My Corolla has 135000 km´s on the clock. On the dealership, on the last revision, the put 10W40. I ask why not the 5W30? The mecanich said that is the stant for the kind of engine. He said that the car as a high millage... So can I put the 5W30? And what brand of Oil do you advise? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldcodger 312 Posted November 22, 2012 Hi,If you search this forum you will find several entries relating to the 5w/30 v 10w/40.Its one of those points you can argue for ages.While 5W/30 is what my Toyota handbook recommends, they do show 10w/40 as acceptable but not for use down to the very low temperatures 5w/30 can handle.10W/40 is often suggested as better for older/ high mileage engines where a degree of wear is bound to be present.Unless you experience very cold weather then if it was me I would stick with 10w/ 40, but your choice.As for brand, any well known brand should be fine, just avoid the real cheapies and expensive racing type formula oils. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kompressor 0 Posted November 23, 2012 oldcodger Thank´s!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
