Corolla 1994 oil

On Fri, 21 Jul 2006 20:44:01 +0100, "Huw"
wrote:

>
>"Scott in Florida" wrote in message
>
>> On Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:53:47 +0100, "Huw"
>> wrote:
>>
>>>Ray O wrote:
>>>> "Jeff Strickland" wrote in message
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Ray O" <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote in message
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> BTW, I believe that the reason that Toyota does not list 10W-40 is
>>>>>> because of its effect on fuel economy.
>>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> I agree with Ray on that one.
>>>>>
>>>>> I think I would use the 10w30 though, mostly because I'm pretty sure
>>>>> that Key West seldom dips below 40, and this would make the 5w oil
>>>>> thinner than I might like. Thicker oil takes longer to form drops
>>>>> ...
>>>>
>>>> Multi-viscosity oil means that the oil is thinner when the temp is
>>>> cold and thicker when it is warm.
>>>
>>>That statement can be badly misunderstood. We all understand that even a
>>>0w/40 is thicker when cold than hot, don't we?
>>>
>>>Huw
>>>
>>
>> I was wondering if you were lurking....
>>
>> Welcome back...
>>
>
>Thanks.
>Never really been away
>
>Huw
>
Every time I see an 'oil' question, I'm sure you are out there to set
us straight.


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Scott in Florida
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"Huw" wrote in message

> Ray O wrote:
>> "Jeff Strickland" wrote in message
>>
>>>
>>> "Ray O" <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote in message
>>>
>>>>
>>>> BTW, I believe that the reason that Toyota does not list 10W-40 is
>>>> because of its effect on fuel economy.
>>>> --
>>>
>>> I agree with Ray on that one.
>>>
>>> I think I would use the 10w30 though, mostly because I'm pretty sure
>>> that Key West seldom dips below 40, and this would make the 5w oil
>>> thinner than I might like. Thicker oil takes longer to form drops
>>> ...
>>
>> Multi-viscosity oil means that the oil is thinner when the temp is
>> cold and thicker when it is warm.
>
> That statement can be badly misunderstood. We all understand that even a
> 0w/40 is thicker when cold than hot, don't we?
>
> Huw
Upon re-reading, it does sound contrary to common sense
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Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)
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20/50 for an old engine in hot area's

wrote:

> Hi,
>
> What thickness of engine oil should I use for a Corolla 94, 4-door
> sedan, automatic, 1.6 with 120K miles (the car including the engine is
> in very good condition)? I live in Key West and as you know, it's
> pretty hot over here. Should I use 10W30, 10W40, a mix of both or what?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Rick
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On Sat, 19 Aug 2006 04:42:43 GMT, Mike Perkins
wrote:

>20/50 for an old engine in hot area's
>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> What thickness of engine oil should I use for a Corolla 94, 4-door
>> sedan, automatic, 1.6 with 120K miles (the car including the engine is
>> in very good condition)? I live in Key West and as you know, it's
>> pretty hot over here. Should I use 10W30, 10W40, a mix of both or what?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Rick

The book on my '92 Corolla Wagon recommends 10W-30 and 5W-30.

I use 5W-30.

The car has 194,000 miles on it and is running strong.

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Scott in Florida

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