Motor Oil Compatability

2007 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
110,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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JKT
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My manual suggests using "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent. How do I know which products (i.e Mobil, Pennzoil, etc.) is compatible with my car? Below is recommended for my car.

Oil Grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Oil Viscosity: SAE 5W-30

Thank you,
Feb 9, 2016 at 9:08 PM
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JOHNNYT73
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You can use any oil that is 5W-30 for the most part. It usually say it has to be like GF-3, GF-4...etc. I would check with your dealer because Toyota put out bulletin a few years ago to use 5W-20 in all their vehicles. Though if you have the 4.7 V8 it may still be 5W-30. I always recommend using a full synthetic oil. You can never go wrong using that. As far as brands go. I use Pennzoil Platinum Ultra (factory fill for ferrari and SRT). Mobil 1 is fine, Castrol Edge. If your not using full synthetic, then you need to use a synthetic blend oil.
Feb 10, 2016 at 6:20 AM