Originally Posted by SPL

The Toyota service department can order in the Toyota brand 0W-20 synthetic oil for you. It comes in 1-quart bottles. I ordered a case of these when I was visiting Indiana a year ago, and brought them back to Canada. The cost was less than US$5.00 per quart. So this is what I suggest you do.

Look at the top of page PP-15 (attached) from the TCH Repair Manual. They say (quote); "SAE 5W-20 and SAE 0W-20 engine oil may be used. However, SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather." I'm using 0W-20 year round.

Stan