autotrader2:


You should use a 5w20. That's the equivalent substitute for 0w20 if you can't find it.

Denc:


Supported.

5W-40 is usually full synthetic. If its Total Quartz 9000 5W-40 u used (cost #8,500 for 5 litres but now #11,000 this year), its API category SN/SM which applies for 2011 and older engines (backwards compatible). However, be careful with rapid swapping of oil grades...I have seen an engine damaged (crankshaft, main bearing, piston) within weeks of switching to the said 5W-40 (so high cost of oil does not exactly grant safety from engine damage). Don't panic; if you already using the 5W-40 and have not noticed any issues or changes in performance...just be consistent with it...don't keep changing the specs.

General rule: stick with manufacturers specs (especially for newer cars with low mileage i.e. less than say 100,000 miles)
Where the specs are not available, get something close enough. (You may not need to order from abroad) Just take time to research the various brands available locally. Go to major filling stations with well stocked lube shop.

Denc:

Supported.
5W-40 is usually full synthetic. If its Total Quartz 9000 5W-40 u used (cost #8,500 for 5 litres but now #11,000 this year), its API category SN/SM which applies for 2011 and older engines (backwards compatible). However, be careful with rapid swapping of oil grades...I have seen an engine damaged (crankshaft, main bearing, piston) within weeks of switching to the said 5W-40 (so high cost of oil does not exactly grant safety from engine damage). Don't panic; if you already using the 5W-40 and have not noticed any issues or changes in performance...just be consistent with it...don't keep changing the specs.
General rule: stick with manufacturers specs (especially for newer cars with low mileage i.e. less than say 100,000 miles)
Where the specs are not available, get something close enough. (You may not need to order from abroad) Just take time to research the various brands available locally. Go to major filling stations with well stocked lube shop.

sooperrescue:

Total q9000 is sm,cf and not snand so it is a no go oil for any vehicle that recommends sn. A would be client with a range rover uses q9000 because he works with Total. The range was full of sludge but he refused to change the oil for a modern oil so I let him go. There's this issue currently raging in the country, is there any oil produced locally that work well with high compression engines? I am trying to get together Total, Forte, Mobil and Oando lubricant managers to come on air and lets discuss the quality of their oils and why are Nigerians turning their back to their oils and looking south for good oils to the extent of preferring Turkish oils to our locally produced oils. Total and Pandora are hiding behind rules that I should write to their management before they can come on air. I was going through the website for Castrol oil and looking for their Nigerian dealer and there was none except for South Africa and yet Eterna oil claimed to be the sole licensee to Castrol oil in Nigeria.Can they be trusted? I started using Mobil 1 USA to service range rovers because the castrol magnatec 5w30a1 recommended by castrol is not available in the country. The ones sold by Eterna oil is the same specification with Forte, Honeywell and Oando and yet they cannot hold down the temperature of high compression engines. Oil coolant failure is now on the increase, where oil and water mixes because the oil coolant failed. My outfit ,Autowatch on radio is now on air this July every Tuesdays and Thursdays and we will be on 103.5 fm where we intend to invite the stakeholders to chart the way forward. The Corp Marshall for Frsc, the DG, Cpc, are also waiting to come on air and redefine the Nigerian spec in every thing that concerns automobiles. Last advice, if your car requires 5w30, don't buy any oil because it has the badge, get quality oils. My clients are now buying engines from the USA because even the locally sold engines are not guaranteed and the major reason for overheating in engines is oil, low quality oils with higher badges.

sooperrescue:

Total q9000 is sm,cf and not snand so it is a no go oil for any vehicle that recommends sn. A would be client with a range rover uses q9000 because he works with Total. The range was full of sludge but he refused to change the oil for a modern oil so I let him go. There's this issue currently raging in the country, is there any oil produced locally that work well with high compression engines? I am trying to get together Total, Forte, Mobil and Oando lubricant managers to come on air and lets discuss the quality of their oils and why are Nigerians turning their back to their oils and looking south for good oils to the extent of preferring Turkish oils to our locally produced oils. Total and Pandora are hiding behind rules that I should write to their management before they can come on air. I was going through the website for Castrol oil and looking for their Nigerian dealer and there was none except for South Africa and yet Eterna oil claimed to be the sole licensee to Castrol oil in Nigeria.Can they be trusted? I started using Mobil 1 USA to service range rovers because the castrol magnatec 5w30a1 recommended by castrol is not available in the country. The ones sold by Eterna oil is the same specification with Forte, Honeywell and Oando and yet they cannot hold down the temperature of high compression engines. Oil coolant failure is now on the increase, where oil and water mixes because the oil coolant failed. My outfit ,Autowatch on radio is now on air this July every Tuesdays and Thursdays and we will be on 103.5 fm where we intend to invite the stakeholders to chart the way forward. The Corp Marshall for Frsc, the DG, Cpc, are also waiting to come on air and redefine the Nigerian spec in every thing that concerns automobiles. Last advice, if your car requires 5w30, don't buy any oil because it has the badge, get quality oils. My clients are now buying engines from the USA because even the locally sold engines are not guaranteed and the major reason for overheating in engines is oil, low quality oils with higher badges.

xcitedjay:
Personally, I wouldn't advice anybody staying in Nigeria to use 5w20/30/40 engine oil in their car. My car's engine knocked after using one of those oil and this is my second engine knocking experience.

For one it's too thin and doesn't effectively absorb the heat built up in the engine well enough, add that to our already hot climate.

In both cars, I was driving at a sustained speed of 180km/hr when I suddenly experienced a knocking sound inside the engine. Bearings were found to be worn when the engines were opened. Both happened roughly about a month after servicing.

If you drive mostly within the city and don't speed much then you can go for the 5w20/30/40 engine oil else you might just be looking for trouble.

Car 1 - Honda Civic 2004 EX(4 Cylinders) - Total 9000 (5w40)
Car 2 - Honda Accord 2008 V6 EX-L - Mobil 1 (5w30)

eeeeeee:
Virtually every mechanic recommends the use of 20w50 esp Mobil XHP.

This is despite the recommended 5W30/5w20 for most millennium cars (toyotas).

They say the reason is that once the mileage is above 100,000 it is better to use the heavier 20W50.

Please is this true?

What oil should be used in a 1999 toyota camry with 120k,2006 toyota sienna with 100k and 2006 toyota corolla with 90k miles.

I think 20W50 suits our weather better. I don't see night temp falling as low as 5 deg C.

cogbuagu:
U can hit me up if you want

One should always stick to recommended oil even on 'high mileage' engines, with no smoking or drying of oil.

xcitedjay:
Personally, I wouldn't advice anybody staying in Nigeria to use 5w20/30/40 engine oil in their car. My car's engine knocked after using one of those oil and this is my second engine knocking experience.

For one it's too thin and doesn't effectively absorb the heat built up in the engine well enough, add that to our already hot climate.

In both cars, I was driving at a sustained speed of 180km/hr when I suddenly experienced a knocking sound inside the engine. Bearings were found to be worn when the engines were opened. Both happened roughly about a month after servicing.

If you drive mostly within the city and don't speed much then you can go for the 5w20/30/40 engine oil else you might just be looking for trouble.

Car 1 - Honda Civic 2004 EX(4 Cylinders) - Total 9000 (5w40)
Car 2 - Honda Accord 2008 V6 EX-L - Mobil 1 (5w30)

ModestSam:
The Mobil 1 I use is 0W40.
My car is a 2005 RAV4 with over 100k miles on it, and I have used it for over 3 years. I once serviced it with 20W50, and had it drained to continue with the Mobil 1 less than a month, because the car's performance dropped drastically, the engine noise increased, and the engine revving noise when I accelerate sharply was gone.
20W50 is a cheaper oil, and most mechanics don't really know the importance of the fully synthetic oils, and they advice most people to go with the latter.
My wife's old 2008 Corolla had so much sludge in the engine, due to her use of 20W50 engine oil. From the day I serviced it with Mobil 1, she never went back.

P.S.: If you see a wine RAV4 'turbo'ing down the expressway, that might be me.

Itulah:


Yes, mine didn't knock though, but it overheat too often especially when I travel. 5W30 is not advisable in Nigeria weather conditions.

autotrader2:


My friend, For your RAV4, i think the recommended oil grade is 5w20 not 0w40. So think again before you go 'turbo'ing' around

xcitedjay:
Personally, I wouldn't advice anybody staying in Nigeria to use 5w20/30/40 engine oil in their car. My car's engine knocked after using one of those oil and this is my second engine knocking experience.

For one it's too thin and doesn't effectively absorb the heat built up in the engine well enough, add that to our already hot climate.

In both cars, I was driving at a sustained speed of 180km/hr when I suddenly experienced a knocking sound inside the engine. Bearings were found to be worn when the engines were opened. Both happened roughly about a month after servicing.

If you drive mostly within the city and don't speed much then you can go for the 5w20/30/40 engine oil else you might just be looking for trouble.

Car 1 - Honda Civic 2004 EX(4 Cylinders) - Total 9000 (5w40)
Car 2 - Honda Accord 2008 V6 EX-L - Mobil 1 (5w30)

timbs001:

This seems to contradict what the experts in the auto section have been telling us. Personally I've been using 5w30 to service my Corolla.
GAZZUZZ, kingreign and other experts, what do you think?

eeeeeee:
Virtually every mechanic recommends the use of 20w50 esp Mobil XHP.

This is despite the recommended 5W30/5w20 for most millennium cars (toyotas).

They say the reason is that once the mileage is above 100,000 it is better to use the heavier 20W50.

Please is this true?

What oil should be used in a 1999 toyota camry with 120k,2006 toyota sienna with 100k and 2006 toyota corolla with 90k miles.




IT because 20w50 esp Mobil XHP is cheaper and delivers similar result to the 5w 30.

5w 30 is expensive

engrelvis:
Which oil is best for 1.8 petrol Freelander rover(1999)