Oil Recommendations
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rhino
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- My tercel:: 1986, Toyota, Tercel 4x4 Wagon SR5
Oil Recommendations
I just bought a 1986 Toyota Tercel 4x4 Wagon SR5. Any recommendations on the best oil to use? Do you have any positive or negative experiences with using Mobil 1 synthetic oil?
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Don Jorgensen
- Advanced Member
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- Joined: Sat Jan 13, 2007 11:09 am
- Location: ABQ NM
Re: Oil Recommendations
I always used Castrol 5w30 in winter and 10w30 summer in every Tercel I've owned. After switching out the tired 3AC with a 4AC I had a persistent noise somewhere between a click and a knock. I tried different weights and brands even 15w40 shell diesel engine oil. The last switch I made was to Mobile 1 synthetic. Problem solved. I'm on my third oil change with it and I like it the best.
new purchase 87 DLX Wagon FWD 126,000
Daily Driver 86 SR5 4WD 252,000 miles and rolling
94 Previa 175,000 Sold
93 Corolla 248,000 Confiscated
past 86 DLX Wagon FWD 298,000 rusted away
85 Wagon FWD 195,000 T-boned and expired
Daily Driver 86 SR5 4WD 252,000 miles and rolling
94 Previa 175,000 Sold
93 Corolla 248,000 Confiscated
past 86 DLX Wagon FWD 298,000 rusted away
85 Wagon FWD 195,000 T-boned and expired
Re: Oil Recommendations
Mobil 1 synth tests out to be one of the better synth oils on bobistheoilguy. I've used it...but would probably go with 1 or 2 quarts along with some regular oil.
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