Toyota Prius Hybrid 2014 Motor Oil

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azidude (Asad Noor) 2019-10-10 21:08:43 +0500 #1

Hi guys,
I know this topic might have been discussed many times before but if i open them now, either the topic has been obsolete or has been deviated from the main topic.
Anyway, I bought Toyota Prius 2015 an year ago but I do not feel any hesitance in saying that I am not getting an exact information on which Motor Oil to use, and by motor oil I mean which company to use, not the viscosity. I am only looking for 0w20 synthetic oil.
I don't know if you guys have noticed but, if you visit an oil changing shop, either they promote one company that they are dealing with or the oil is not original/genuine.
Please someone guide me as to which oil to use and from where to buy in Lahore. Please share your real time experiences and assist me with this issue as I am really worried.
Thanks in advance. JazakAllah

faridahmed (Farid) 2019-10-10 21:24:01 +0500 #2

0w20 or 5w30 of any reputed company
i get my oil changed from this shop https://goo.gl/maps/k7frxzVAaUotenfC9
if you live near johar, Faisal town area

399.ak (Awais khan) 2019-10-10 22:08:23 +0500 #3

Buy from total or shell pump directly to avoid fakes.
That way you can easily change oil not worrying for availability and fake.

azidude (Asad Noor) 2019-10-10 22:16:03 +0500 #4

Thanks for the reply. But that is my question, which company is best for 0w-20?

Also, yes i also used to go to Makki Oil Store but he only recommends Total Oils as his shop is sponsored by Total. And i have tried 0w20 of Total and its an okay oil.

anon35615524 2019-10-10 22:43:10 +0500 #5

Bro I would suggest 0w-20 by Total, Shell or Caltex Chevron. These are best for bucks oils. Just ensure that the oil which you are buying is 100% genuine and original.

anon35615524 2019-10-10 22:44:54 +0500 #6

In premium brands, Mobil1, Kendall, Liqui Moly, and especially Valvoline or Amsoil can be considered.

But whichever brand you choose, just stick with it and keep an eye on oil condition and level + condition of oil filter. Replace both when required.

faridahmed (Farid) 2019-10-11 15:13:09 +0500 #7

true he does but you are not bound to buy those
look around in his shop and pick what you think is best

One of the best i guess is LiquiMoly in 0w20 but its very costly now
others are Meguin which is also Germany based
Totachi oil is also introduced in out market sometime ago
Molly Green is also available at some shops

Edit:
from personal experience its fine to use an ok oil and change by 5k then buying 2x costly oil and change by 10k or so
i used LM 5w30 in my Move for 7k or so and it was still fine but in the back of my mind i was afraid of oil filter condition etc so now in Honda City i use Total 5w30 which is imported from Singapore(not local blend which is sold by Honda too) and change at 5k for piece of mind

also you never know when imported oils will stop coming here or become more costly