Recommended engine oil and filter for axio hybrid

[euphoria]

Hello dear pakwheelers. Hybrid experts, please share your opinion. I have recently turned into a hybrid version. Its axio hybrid and 2013 model. Almost 160k driven. Please suggest me a good mobil oil along with a good company name. Also suggest a good oil filter that is easily available. Thanks in anticipation.

[anon35615524]

If engine health is perfect and you are not facing any oil consumption issues, etc. then first choice; Total Quartz 9000 Future series 5w-30. If it doesn't suit, switch to Caltex / Havoline 10w-30. Still does not suit, switch to ZIC 10w-40.

These oils are best for bucks IMO, and in their respective engine oil grades.

For oil filter, use the genuine, OEM one by Toyota.

[zserfvd12]

Any other good filter that will effectively work for 5000 kms? OEM one is quite expensive.

[babarhyd]

Aftermarket filters are good for 5000kms. Genuine ones last 10000kms.

[euphoria]

Engine is fine health wise.
Btw I heard about aisin 0w20. How is that? Any experience.

[anon35615524]

Engine is fine health wise.

OK. That's Great and Good to know. MA SHA ALLAH.

I heard about aisin 0w20

Aisin (provided bought 100% genuine and original) is one of the excellent brands. I have not personally used it, however, no harm in going for Aisin IMO. However, as far as engine oil grade 0w-20 is concerned, I am a bit sceptical, and may not recommend in your scenario.

[anon35615524]

Your vehicle is almost ~07 years old (no offence / disrespect), and only ALLAH ALMIGHTY Knows what has happened with the car, especially regarding engine oil. So to play safe, instead of 0w-20 / 5w-20, I am recommending to start with 5w-30.

5w-30 is also recommended engine oil grade by Toyota for your car. No doubt, 0w-20 and 5w-20 are also recommended by the OEM, but your case is different (because you do not know about engine oil change intervals, the history, oil being poured, grade poured, brand selected, etc. since day 01).

If on someones' recommendation, you pour 0w-20 or 5w-20, and some oil consumption starts (combined with some smoke from the exhaust), you will deeply regret and curse the one who gave you such suggestion.

[euphoria]

Previous history of oil change includes ZIC x7, 10w-40.
What do you think should i go for as of now? Should i switch to any other brand or continue with this one. And what abt viscosity grade?

[anon35615524]

Previous history of oil change includes ZIC x7, 10w-40.

10w-40 is comparatively thick, I believe, however, in my post above, I have mentioned 10w-40 as the last option.

But again, 10w-40 Vs 0w-20, if opting for it, not wise IMO, considering 07 years old model with ~160,000 Kms on odo.

What do you think should i go for as of now? Should i switch to any other brand or continue with this one.

You may start from 5w-30, and so on... and if you don't wanna go through the hassle, continue using 10w-40. This 10w-40 by ZIC; I have already mentioned above in my post.

[anon35615524]

what abt viscosity grade?

please go through following links, to get basic idea. the links are quite easy to understand and comprehend, and will max. take 5-7 minutes of read time:

https://www.lubricants.total.com/consumers/maintenancetips/Oil-viscosity-and-oil-grades

https://www.lubricants.total.com/what-are-oil-grades

https://www.valvoline.com/about-us/faq/oil-types-weights-and-viscosity-faq

[Inspire]

I have Aqua 2013 model, having same engine and hybrid as Axio 2013.
I bought at 80k km reading, previous owner was using 0w-20 Aisin, so I had to use same Brand and Oil Viscosity.
I haven't faced any problem so far, and had oil change twice at interval of 5,000.
otherwise I have been using Toyota 0w-20 and Caltex 0w-20 mostly in Prius.

Oil Filter same as Local Corolla 1300cc ,Genuine Oil Filter Model 90915-YZZE1

[babarhyd]

You are killing the purpose of fully synthetic oil with such short intervals of oil change. Extend it to 8000kms and always use genuine oil filter.

[euphoria]

Ok. I read it somewhere that for engines which are more driven, thick oil is recommended. Isnt it?
And what are your views about 20w40/ 20w50. Some advised me to go with it.

[euphoria]

Recomend a name. But it should be with safety valve

[anon35615524]

for engines which are more driven, thick oil is recommended. Isnt it?

Nope. These are all myths. I do not believe in such things.

You always get best results, when you pour in the right and recommended engine oil grade, but at the same time, you must know all the previous maintenance history, engine oil change intervals, grade / viscosity poured, etc.

If not available, its best to play safe and minimise the risk.

If you switch to 0w-20 now, then your vehicle being 7 years old and driven ~160,000 Kms on Odo, there are chances that engine oil consumption may start, along with smoke from the exhaust.

Would you like it? I hope not.

That's why I mentioned to start from 5w-30 min., and take as less risk as possible.

If it suits, good, if not, then switch to 10w-30, and lastly 10w-40.

[anon35615524]

what are your views about 20w40/ 20w50

Extremely thick engine oils, even thicker than 10w-40. Not recommended IMO. 10w-40 is much much better than these.

Some advised me to go with it.

That "some" has given you a "Naadaan Mashwara".

[euphoria]

Then i think i should go with toyota's own oil. That is taglon. At least i wont have to worry about the dealership. And they mostly come in viscosity grade of 5w50. Would that be fine? If 5w30 is not available.

[anon35615524]

i should go with toyota's own oil.

No harm in going for Toyota's genuine oil, provided it meets / exceeds the OEM requirements, regarding grade / viscosity, etc.

That is taglon

come in viscosity grade of 5w50

I would not recommended this grade. Even if its fully synthetic, but its too thick, almost twice as thick as standard 5w-30, or even 10w-30, considering kinematic viscosity as reference.

Would that be fine? If 5w30 is not available.

IMO, NO!

5w-30 is easily available in the markets. You will just have to look for it. And if you are sceptical about other brands, then even 5w-30 by Toyota is there. You can go for it, however, there is a catch. Its semi synthetic! Fully synthetic should be preferable choice IMO.

[euphoria]

Ok
Thanks for your feedback dear. JazakaAllah

[pwuser153261215957]

Always check mileage to be selected oil grade. As car driven 160k and hybrid so 40battery/60engine . Means almost 96k kilometer engine driven. Better to use
10W 30 ZIC SN Plus.
Mine Axio is 58k using 5W 20 ZIC. Have 18km average while tyre upsize + spacer. Now no problem on brackers.