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Old 12-15-2011, 03:47 AM
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My one know what oil dealers are using? Gotta add some so curious as to which to buy.
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2011 Owners manual states; SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures.

The dealer/service department will use the recommended weight, but usually whatever brand their supplier is selling.
So, if you new to add a quart ??? get 5W-20 "whatever"
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Thats a good question. I am going to ask the dealership next time I need a winter oil change (when its too cold and I am too lazy to do myself).

Although I buy my own oil and filter have the dealer use their nice warm service floor to put it in. I run different weight oils summer and winter. Saves me money and them having to run out and buy it because they don't always have it.

They will install whatever parts I buy, as long as I am willing to pay the labor.

They are quite a competent and accomodating bunch, and I am lucky.
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I converted over to 5w-30, engine runs smoother and less oil burn off, One interesting fact, my wife has a Rav4 V6 that runs 5w20 as well, the owners manual for that one recommends switching to 5w30 in the winter/colder months. found that interesting as to if it would apply to all V6's.

Anyways, i did 5w30 and the engine runs better now, lots of others here will contended to the same.
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The 5W is it's cold temperature viscosity so 5W30 and 5W20 are exactly the same in cold weather.
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Originally Posted by jjntj2003
My one know what oil dealers are using? Gotta add some so curious as to which to buy.
Most dealers stock and recommend 5w20. Personally I would do 5w30 or 10w30



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