I have a Toyota Corolla that is very low on oil.What oil should I buy for it please!I am on a very tight budget so while I do know some oils are better than others, I cant afford the most expensive kind at the moment. Thanks :o)
mugenb20b,
Jan 31, 12:10am
What year Corolla! What engine! How many kms has it done!
moosie_21,
Jan 31, 12:11am
What year Corolla! Assuming older model, so 15W-40 will do.
datoofairy,
Jan 31, 12:16am
Umm.its a 2003 and its done 110780 ks.I have no idea what the engine is sorry.Its a Corolla RunX, if that makes a difference.
mugenb20b,
Jan 31, 12:18am
Right, it's a petrol.
Get 10w-30 or 10w-40 of any brand. And, very important, ask the garage to give it a service every time you go for a WoF check.
datoofairy,
Jan 31, 12:28am
Oh, sorry, I thought you meant technical, blokey type details about the engine.lolI do know its petrol, but pretty much nothing else. Thanks heaps for your advise, I've made a note of what you suggest and will get some in the morning.
mugenb20b,
Jan 31, 12:34am
Don't be scared of driving to your local mechanic for oil top ups. For example, you may only get charged $9, compared to buying a 1L container of oil for $15. It's sometimes even cheaper if you can get a 4 litre oil pack that's on special at some places, then slowly use it up.
datoofairy,
Jan 31, 12:38am
Thanks.Someone else used to look after all that for me but now its up to me.Maybe I'll just go to a garage then, I just assumed that would be more expensive.
thewomble1,
Jan 31, 5:56am
Get the forecourt attendant to check your oil. They will only charge for the oil. If no attendant go inside and ask for help. The 'new' Z stations advertise forecourt service from 10am to 5pm (I think).
elect70,
Jan 31, 5:25pm
Go into super cheap gotoil sale on at momentget 4l castrol gtx$25& top it up as necessary .(to the full mark on dipstick )
intrade,
Nov 25, 9:17am
and its 1 liter oil from minimum mark to maximum.
Since the public registrations are closed, you must have an invite from a current member to be able to register and post in this thread.
Have an account? Login here.