Pls I need an advice here. I am using Toyota corolla 2005 . currently I am using oando and its due for service but I can not get it around my area. The question here is, can I change from oando engine oil to either Mobil or total or any that is available in my location? Pls tell me benefits or implication of changing the brand of engine oil in my car.

I believe what should be considered is the oil spec/ type you have been using before. Example 5w20, 5w30 etc. You could make use of another but with the same oil spec/type.

It is most likely obvious you are making use of mineral oil which is 20w50..How much did you get your last Oando oil..if within the region of 3k to 4k, then it is the normal mineral oil..It will be better you switch to mobil Xhp which cost around 3,300 naira..That is the best bet for you..Currently drive a 2006 Corolla LE and it is this Mobil Xhp I use and it works just fine..

PS..be sure to change your oil every 3000 miles..All the best

@Op, you are very right I have been to several Oando petrol stations, even called the Customer care they couldn't come up with any reasonable answer. So I intend changing to Mobil, my car specs for the engine oil reads 5w30, 5w40 specifically or any good oil is what's written on the car manual.

meetchandus:
It is most likely obvious you are making use of mineral oil which is 20w50..How much did you get your last Oando oil..if within the region of 3k to 4k, then it is the normal mineral oil..It will be better you switch to mobil Xhp which cost around 3,300 naira..That is the best bet for you..Currently drive a 2006 Corolla LE and it is this Mobil Xhp I use and it works just fine..

PS..be sure to change your oil every 3000 miles..All the best

Ever wonder why cars once imported into this country and driven for 2 years loses its initial feel of smoothness?apart from our bad roads,our maintenance culture for 98% of us is zero.You are pouring 20w50 in a corolla that specifies 5w 30 and you are happy to say it works fine and advising someone else to follow suit.In due time both of you shall reap the benefits.using 3,300 oil and filter plus service charge every 3 months versus 9,800 oil and filter plus service charge that lasts 9 months plus engine remains pristine,do the math bro=pennywise pound foolish.

delaw6:
Pls I need an advice here. I am using Toyota corolla 2005 . currently I am using oando and its due for service but I can not get it around my area. The question here is, can I change from oando engine oil to either Mobil or total or any that is available in my location? Pls tell me benefits or implication of changing the brand of engine oil in my car.

Hello Delaw6,

Always study your car user manual as it knows more than your mechanic. The recommended engine oil for your car is SAE 5W-30 and make sure it has the API (American Petroleum Institute) seal. This is assuming your Corolla is the American spec.

Autojoshng

AutoJoshNG:



Hello Delaw6,

Always study your car user manual as it knows more than your mechanic. The recommended engine oil for your car is SAE 5W-30 and make sure it has the API (American Petroleum Institute) seal. This is assuming your Corolla is the American spec.

Autojoshng

AutoJoshNG:

Hello Delaw6,
Always study your car user manual as it knows more than your mechanic. The recommended engine oil for your car is SAE 5W-30 and make sure it has the API (American Petroleum Institute) seal. This is assuming your Corolla is the American spec.
Autojoshng

AutoJoshNG:



Hello Delaw6,

Always study your car user manual as it knows more than your mechanic. The recommended engine oil for your car is SAE 5W-30 and make sure it has the API (American Petroleum Institute) seal. This is assuming your Corolla is the American spec.

Autojoshng

Thanx

AutoJoshNG:



Hello Delaw6,

Always study your car user manual as it knows more than your mechanic. The recommended engine oil for your car is SAE 5W-30 and make sure it has the API (American Petroleum Institute) seal. This is assuming your Corolla is the American spec.

Autojoshng

obitryce:
I believe what should be considered is the oil spec/ type you have been using before. Example 5w20, 5w30 etc. You could make use of another but with the same oil spec/type.

AutoJoshNG:



Hello Delaw6,

Always study your car user manual as it knows more than your mechanic. The recommended engine oil for your car is SAE 5W-30 and make sure it has the API (American Petroleum Institute) seal. This is assuming your Corolla is the American spec.

Autojoshng

Ok Sir tanx

Hi AutojoshNG,

Kindly assist with the appropriate oil for SAE 5W-30 for corolla in Nigeria.

Thanks

STanley

Hi house,i intend to switch over from a Mobile 1 5W30 to another brand of the with viciosity Experts please would this affect my engine, seeing that am only switching brands but still maintaining the required vicioisity. Thanks

fasmen:
Hi AutojoshNG,

Kindly assist with the appropriate oil for SAE 5W-30 for corolla in Nigeria.

Thanks

STanley

The preferred one is the oil with the API (American Petroleum Institute) seal which could be the Toyota branded oil or any other original brand. However, you can also use other original brands found in Nigeria without the seal.

AutoJoshNG:


The preferred one is the oil with the API (American Petroleum Institute) seal which could be the Toyota branded oil or any other original brand. However, you can also use other original brands found in Nigeria without the seal.

Exactly. Toyota Motor Oil is the way to go. Always insist on the Genuine recommended engine oil

Hi Fasmen,

There are several types of motor engine oils (Mineral oils & Synthetic oils) in the market. Most of these engine oils do not have good anti-wear, extreme pressure additives and also lack additive for good thermal stability; that protects oil thickness (viscosity) from being reduced as the temperature of the engine increases, which causes engine wear. However, the best engine oil in the market now is Royal Purple Synthetic Motor Oils. The available oil grades are 5W20, 5W30, 10W30 and 10W40. Due to the high quality of this product, the oil change interval is 12,000 miles (20,000 km). You can use Royal Purple 5W30. However, as your car is getting older, you may need to change the oil grade to 10W40.
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Immediate changes that will happen to your car:
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2) Reduction in engine sound (means engine works quieter - less friction)
3) Car moves faster (means reduction in wear and less friction)
4) Less fuel consumption (means engine not working forcefully)

Please try to use this product. A trial will convince you!
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shedyman:
Hi house,i intend to switch over from a Mobile 1 5W30 to another brand of the with viciosity Experts please would this affect my engine, seeing that am only switching brands but still maintaining the required vicioisity. Thanks

Why do you want to change from brand Mobil 1 5w30 to another. Kindly share your thought....

gateleo:


Why do you want to change from brand Mobil 1 5w30 to another. Kindly share your thought....

It's the economy...

autotrader2:


It's the economy...

I see.....it's everywhere my brother....

I use Mobil but the oil short in the engine,toyota corolla more like burning oil, I want to change to another product that will not short in the engine. which can I go for that won't affect the engine