New Toyota oil recommendation
#21
Originally Posted by Billman
So since you've concluded that the tC doesn't use 0w-20, than which 2AZ-FE engine are they speaking of that is using it. It's not the camry, solara, highlander ,or RAV-4 and from what I could gather from reviewing Toyota's lineup, there is no other Toyota/Scion other than the tC using this engine. I'm not trying to be a kerk, and I understand you're very knowledgable, however what you've typed and what you're stating is conflicting information. I'm trying to find out through Scion but if you can get addition information, please let us know.
*Engines using ILSAC GF-4 0W-30 (beginning with 2006 model year): 2AZ-FE Camry, 2AZ-FE Solara, 2AZ-FE highlander, 2AZ-FE RAV4 (ACA#3).
#22
And it says...
"Thank you for contacting Scion.
We appreciate your inquiry regarding engine oil recommendations for your tC. Scion issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) #EG018-06 updating engine oil recommendations for particular vehicles. The Scion tC, which is equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine, is now recommended to use ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20 oil, whereas in the Owner's Manual for your vehicle it outlines the use of ILSAC SAE 5W-30 oil.
We apologize, we do not have the ability to provide copies of TSB's. You may contact your local dealer for further assistance or our Material Distribution Center at 800-622-2033.
Please feel free to contact us should you have any further questions or comments. We would be happy to assist you. You may contact us directly at 1-866-70-SCION or by email at Contact Us.
Thank you for your interest in Scion.
Scion Customer Experience"
"Thank you for contacting Scion.
We appreciate your inquiry regarding engine oil recommendations for your tC. Scion issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) #EG018-06 updating engine oil recommendations for particular vehicles. The Scion tC, which is equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine, is now recommended to use ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20 oil, whereas in the Owner's Manual for your vehicle it outlines the use of ILSAC SAE 5W-30 oil.
We apologize, we do not have the ability to provide copies of TSB's. You may contact your local dealer for further assistance or our Material Distribution Center at 800-622-2033.
Please feel free to contact us should you have any further questions or comments. We would be happy to assist you. You may contact us directly at 1-866-70-SCION or by email at Contact Us.
Thank you for your interest in Scion.
Scion Customer Experience"
#26
But each of those brands have oils that meet industry specs, and any oil that meets the required spec is fine, regardless of brand.
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As to the Camry and tC engines, THEY ARE NOT IDENTICAL.
All the information is here, it is presented as plainly and in as much detail as is possible.
Not a whole lot can be added by repeating it.
(Keep it clean.)
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As to the Camry and tC engines, THEY ARE NOT IDENTICAL.
All the information is here, it is presented as plainly and in as much detail as is possible.
Not a whole lot can be added by repeating it.
(Keep it clean.)
#28
Now you understand the hell that is my life! Cliff notes: If you own a Scion anything, and it is a 2006 model or newer, the recommended oil has changed to ILSAC GF-4 5W-20. That's all there really is to be said about this. If you want to continue using SAE 5W-30, fine. No problem. If you want to use the newer spec oil, fine, no problem. It's all going to be OK.........OK?
#29
Originally Posted by SciontCya
READ AGAIN.
There was a TYPO in the original post, saying 0w30 for the Camry 2ZFE.
Now I understand... except that I don't understand why the 2006 tCs are now able to use 20 weight, while the 2005 tCs are not.
#30
Yeah, the TYPO in the original post is what caused the confusion, but we're all human and make mistakes. Thanks for the clarification directly from Scion SciontCya, I was about to do that myself. Scott, I respect the knowledge you were trying to pass on to us, but you were debating something that was incorrect. I know you took time to type and post this info, but next time you may want to make sure it's accurate cause that doesn't look good on you telling people they don't know how to read. Fack I hope they shut this down!
#32
Yeah, one little mistake can cause a lot of trouble. Everyone needs to settle down and absorb the info.
One other thing that changed is the oil filter. The Toyota unit used to be:
Old Part number: 90915-10004
New Part number: 90915-YZZF1
The new one is longer and holds more oil. The new one also has a totally new design inside.
Changes were/are obviously being made. Maybe it's tighter tolerances in 2006 engines? Don't know for sure.
Scott
One other thing that changed is the oil filter. The Toyota unit used to be:
Old Part number: 90915-10004
New Part number: 90915-YZZF1
The new one is longer and holds more oil. The new one also has a totally new design inside.
Changes were/are obviously being made. Maybe it's tighter tolerances in 2006 engines? Don't know for sure.
Scott
#34
An email from Scion:
Thank you for contacting Scion.
We appreciate your inquiry regarding engine oil recommendations for your tC. Scion issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) #EG018-06 updating engine oil recommendations for particular vehicles. The Scion tC, which is equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine, is now recommended to use ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20 oil, whereas in the Owner's Manual for your vehicle it outlines the use of ILSAC SAE 5W-30 oil.
We apologize, we do not have the ability to provide copies of TSB's. You may contact your local dealer for further assistance or our Material Distribution Center at 800-622-2033.
Please feel free to contact us should you have any further questions or comments. We would be happy to assist you. You may contact us directly at 1-866-70-SCION or by email at Contact Us.
Thank you for your interest in Scion.
Scion Customer Experience
Thank you for contacting Scion.
We appreciate your inquiry regarding engine oil recommendations for your tC. Scion issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) #EG018-06 updating engine oil recommendations for particular vehicles. The Scion tC, which is equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine, is now recommended to use ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20 oil, whereas in the Owner's Manual for your vehicle it outlines the use of ILSAC SAE 5W-30 oil.
We apologize, we do not have the ability to provide copies of TSB's. You may contact your local dealer for further assistance or our Material Distribution Center at 800-622-2033.
Please feel free to contact us should you have any further questions or comments. We would be happy to assist you. You may contact us directly at 1-866-70-SCION or by email at Contact Us.
Thank you for your interest in Scion.
Scion Customer Experience
#39
Back to the topic...
I'm not sure if I'm going to try the 5w20 yet on my tC. In SoCal, the summers are hot, hot , hot!
I've been reading - ad nauseam - about oils the last few months, and I'm still not sure...
Scott
I'm not sure if I'm going to try the 5w20 yet on my tC. In SoCal, the summers are hot, hot , hot!
I've been reading - ad nauseam - about oils the last few months, and I'm still not sure...
Scott
#40
Originally Posted by SciontCya
Back to the topic...
I'm not sure if I'm going to try the 5w20 yet on my tC. In SoCal, the summers are hot, hot , hot!
I've been reading - ad nauseam - about oils the last few months, and I'm still not sure...
Scott
I'm not sure if I'm going to try the 5w20 yet on my tC. In SoCal, the summers are hot, hot , hot!
I've been reading - ad nauseam - about oils the last few months, and I'm still not sure...
Scott
I am going to wait until next winter (do we even get a winter in socal??) before I consider running the 20 weight. Although the best time to use a thinner oil is early on in the engines life...hmm, Im on the fence with this one.
During the summer, Ill stick with the 5w30. I dont think anyone would be able to tell a MPG difference between the 20 and 30 weights.