funkybob 0 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Hello I have just bought a 2005 Previa with 150k on the clock. The previous owner used synthetic Oil, but due to cost I was wondering if i could get away with semi synthetic Oil? thanks a lot Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FROSTYBALLS 3,516 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Probably 5W-30 to API SL, SM or SN spec. You can get synthetic in a range of prices from £15 (5 litres) upwards - eg Mannol which is a German brand, for £15.99: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=5W-30+engine+oil+5+litres&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flash22 741 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 just checked on 2 sites 5w30 semi or fully syn https://www.opieoils.co.uk/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulscarbs 15 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Toyota engines are superb. They last a very long time if looked after. I’d stick with synthetic Oil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RUToyota 227 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 6 hours ago, Paulscarbs said: Toyota engines are superb. They last a very long time if looked after. I’d stick with synthetic oil. Long time no hear, Paul...lol BUT...I agree...I'd always use fully sythentic..in fact just had oil/filter change today..5w/30 fully synthetic as usual Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulscarbs 15 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 18 hours ago, RUToyota said: Long time no hear, Paul...lol BUT...I agree...I'd always use fully sythentic..in fact just had oil/filter change today..5w/30 fully synthetic as usual Hello Neil, Another year, another service! Well done on keeping your Estima in tip top condition. Unfortunately, I had to get rid of mine last as the family continued to grow which meant camping trips and family visits were a very tight squeeze with luggage included - despite the Estima’s cavernous boot! I still hang in here and on other forums though (trolling mostly!) I see this as a positive thing. I’ve been able to help other owners out like I too was helped many years ago when I owned a Mk1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RUToyota 227 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Hi Paul....yep...4 years now...how time flies. That's a shame...but totally understand...sometimes things change and you just gotta change with them. I think are quite a few out there that have benefitted from your experience and knowledge, Paul. Who knows...you may return to the fold in years to come. Good luck...and keep trolling...lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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