Had this car for about 3 years and changed oil and filter every 10000k. Its done 197000 km Whats the best oil grade and brand to use. And is the gear box oil separate to engine and when should that be replaced?
mugenb20b,
Apr 14, 2:12am
At that age and mileage, any well known brand of 15w40 oil will do (Shell, Castrol, etc). Gearbox oil is separate from the engine and the grade I'd use would be 75w90. And, don't forget the cambelt, it could be due soon.
ETA: gearbox oil isn't normally replaced until the clutch goes, but you might as well do it, it will only hold about 2 litres.
franc123,
Apr 14, 2:29am
What's been used in it up until now?
sherwood8,
Apr 14, 3:01am
Valvoline 15w 40 XLD
robotnik,
Apr 14, 3:02am
Toyota specified 5W-30 or 10W-30 for that car. Unless it is burning oil, is noisy or something like that, then use the specified oil. Using a heavier weight oil like 15W/40 will just mean you use more fuel.
intrade,
Apr 14, 3:45am
automatic trans or manual? huge differences .
franc123,
Apr 14, 3:48am
That's fine, just keep using it.
mugenb20b,
Apr 14, 4:02am
By "gearbox", I'd like to think it's a manual.
nesta129,
Apr 14, 4:26am
Yup always used 15W 40 for my starlet when I had it.
sherwood8,
Apr 15, 12:42am
yes a manual Thanks guys
floscey,
Apr 15, 12:48am
2e, 3e or 4e-fe engine
sherwood8,
Mar 12, 4:52pm
2E
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