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Prius 3gen engine oil

September1 · 2014-07-02 10:11:14

I noticed from UK forums that although 0w20 is Toyota recommended dealer would often use 5w30 oil - which one do you use? In my local dealership using 0w20 means about 20-30 Euro extra.

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02-07-2014 11:11am

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I noticed from UK forums that although 0w20 is Toyota recommended dealer would often use 5w30 oil - which one do you use?

In my local dealership using 0w20 means about 20-30 Euro extra.

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#2 22-07-2014 11:44am
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0w20 will give you slightly better mileage.
I would go with 5w30 from a reputable source.

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#3 06-08-2014 8:34pm
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My local motor factors sell 5l cans of Maxol 0w20 oil for €37 retail which is reasonable enough. I'm not sure who produces the oil for Maxol.

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After few months I do not see any difference in driving, but it would seem that economy is marginally better.

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I think they put 5w30 in mine. I average 60-64 mpg

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#6 08-09-2014 11:16am
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Deleted User wrote: »

I think they put 5w30 in mine. I average 60-64 mpg

I think you drive much better than me. Give try to lower viscosity oil then, and you should see even higher mpg - especially in winter.

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#7 06-05-2015 10:29am
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After nearly year of driving on 0w20 it seems it improves mpg.

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