GreenHybrid Interactive Hybrid Car Resource
Home Discuss Articles Compare Share Shop
GreenHybrid.com   Hybrid Car Forums   Tech Information   Mileage & Specs   Photo Gallery   Buying Guide  
GreenHybrid Mileage Database - Click here to track your MPG! Join Hybrid car discussions today - Create a FREE GreenHybrid Account

Go Back   GreenHybrid - Hybrid Cars > Hybrid Cars > Toyota Motor Corporation > Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Sign in using an external account
Register Forgot Password?
Register Photos FAQ Members Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read GarageDealers Add a Tank TSB & Recalls
Welcome to GreenHybrid - Hybrid Cars

Reply
 
 
 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 05-26-2006, 01:36 PM
Just Say No, to more oil
 
Real Name: Rod
Hybrids: Toyota Highlander
Posts: 31
Default Maintenance Alert?

Just took my HiHy in for its 5K routine maintenance. I provided the 5W30 synthetic oil (Mobile One) since they charge an arm and leg for the synthetic oil (2yr /24K Dealer maintenance plan). They told me that Totoya is now specifying 5W20 - although my Oil cap and manuals state "SAE 5W30".

So for those of you in the same boat - check it out. I would think that Toyota should notify registered owners of a change in their recommendations. How many Jiffy Lubes, etc whould know this? And why the change?

Seadog....

.

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 06-23-2006, 04:32 PM
Active Enthusiast
 
Real Name: Fred
Hybrids: 2006 Toyota Highlander 4WD
Posts: 179
Default Re: Maintenance Alert?

I just read the TSB dated March 29, 2006. Toyota is making their standard oil 5W20 for 2006-2007 engines, 0W20 for some of the smaller engines. They like it for performance in the new engines.
http://www.alldata.com/tsb/Toyota/11...-06/index.html
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 06-23-2006, 04:42 PM
no more oil
 
Real Name: Tom Davie
Location: Palm Bay Florida
Hybrids: Toyota Highlander Limited Hybrid
Posts: 230
Default Re: Maintenance Alert?

rod, fred

thanks for the heads up!!!

cheers

.

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 06-23-2006, 04:42 PM
 
 
 
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

Similar Threads
Thread Topic Starter Forum Replies Last Post
prius maintenance - brakes and oil changes lateplate Toyota Prius 3 03-04-2013 06:17 PM
service brakes alert message newgreenie Ford Escape Hybrid 18 11-28-2006 08:18 AM
How much did your 30K maintenance cost? blueskies Honda Civic Hybrid 8 04-11-2006 05:05 PM
06 HCH Maintenance Schedule - impressions CamelFilters Honda Civic Hybrid 8 02-28-2006 03:40 PM



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:48 PM.

Home | Hybrid Discussion Forums | Hybrid Articles Archive | Mileage Database | Hybrid Photo Galleries | Compare Vehicles
Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - Advertising
GreenHybrid.com, Copyright 2008
InternetBrands.com Automotive Network

GreenHybrid.com founded by Jason Siegel.
Emails Backup

SEO by vBSEO 3.5.2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62