What oil do you use on your supra

jcastro · 09-03-2011, 09:58 PM

A budy of mine said to run 20w-50 that down here the heat can take a toll on my 7m turbo what do you guys use and suggest by the way Im located in an area with a temp of 112 most days

cre · 09-04-2011, 08:08 AM

5W-30 Pennzoil Platinum is what I ran in the MKIII.

20W-50's pretty heavy; While it's not out of the question there are a number of factors you should consider. Keep in mind that ambient temp has little affect on the selection of oil weight.. Once warmed up your oil is going to be 180+ degrees regardless of whether you're driving in 110 degree weather or 60 (It would be more of a factor for a N/A which has no oil cooler.... I'd recommend upgrading yours though). I probably wouldn't run thicker than a 40wt and the cold weight is going to be of little matter to you but you probably want 10W or 20W.

Whatever you choose, get it analyzed by Blackstone Labs or similar at your next oil change and that will help you determine if a different weight may be better suited to your needs.

suprabahamut · 09-07-2011, 02:33 AM

I would run a synthetic or synthetic blend it will do better with heat. I would stay with 10W30 or 10W40

turbonicsperformance · 09-10-2011, 02:28 AM

its 90+ here in fl daily and i run 10w30 non synthetic but i also have an oil cooler thats 8"x15"x2" in direct air flow lol

Green7mgte · 09-11-2011, 10:49 PM

hmm sorry im late to the party here.. but I feel a oil link coming on!

bignag06 · 09-12-2011, 05:20 AM

i use synthetic 10w30 and usually whichever is on sale, but i usually stick with castrol, valvoline or mobil 1.

Green7mgte · 09-12-2011, 12:17 PM

in my car I really never deviate from either 10w-30 or 10w-40 depending which is on sale. In my moms car however I use 5w-20 in the summer and 10w-40 in the winter.
plus a little bit of lucus.. don't kill me!

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bhansen42 · 10-01-2011, 06:02 PM

I add a qt of Lukas oil treatment. Watch your oil pressure gauge show the difference. Also use in trans. Had difficult time shifting from 1 to 2 in colder weather and it solved that problem, too.

pandrade · 01-31-2012, 03:49 PM

iv alwayes used 10w-40 castorl edge syntec,i use to use 20w-50 but noticed a hudge diffrence between 20-50 and 10-40 i liked the performance of the 10-40 because the motor feels like it can move easier if that makes sence and ever since iv used 10-40

Ranma · 01-31-2012, 09:37 PM

Not sure what the dealer puts in him, it is not worth my time to change my own oil.

09-03-2011, 09:58 PM	#1
jcastro 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Centro Posts: 113	What oil do you use on your supra A budy of mine said to run 20w-50 that down here the heat can take a toll on my 7m turbo what do you guys use and suggest by the way Im located in an area with a temp of 112 most days

09-04-2011, 08:08 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	5W-30 Pennzoil Platinum is what I ran in the MKIII. 20W-50's pretty heavy; While it's not out of the question there are a number of factors you should consider. Keep in mind that ambient temp has little affect on the selection of oil weight.. Once warmed up your oil is going to be 180+ degrees regardless of whether you're driving in 110 degree weather or 60 (It would be more of a factor for a N/A which has no oil cooler.... I'd recommend upgrading yours though). I probably wouldn't run thicker than a 40wt and the cold weight is going to be of little matter to you but you probably want 10W or 20W. Whatever you choose, get it analyzed by Blackstone Labs or similar at your next oil change and that will help you determine if a different weight may be better suited to your needs. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

09-10-2011, 02:28 AM	#4
turbonicsperformance 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sarasota fl Posts: 194	its 90+ here in fl daily and i run 10w30 non synthetic but i also have an oil cooler thats 8"x15"x2" in direct air flow lol __________________ 92 miata 7mgte swap forged pistons,studded mhg, 3 inch dp with a glass pack,blowthrough MAF-T,550cc inj, act stage 2 clutch, fmic kit, greddy rs, full wire tuck, rx7 lsd rear with 4.10s. 15psi "ct26-A"??(waiting on dyno #s) if anyone knows whats up with my turbo let me know it has a larger comp wheel nicer machining and 6 dual fins rather than 5? its confusing and keep finding too much contradicting info. would LLLLLOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVEEEEE a compressor map

09-11-2011, 10:49 PM	#5
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	hmm sorry im late to the party here.. but I feel a oil link coming on! __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

09-12-2011, 12:17 PM	#7
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	in my car I really never deviate from either 10w-30 or 10w-40 depending which is on sale. In my moms car however I use 5w-20 in the summer and 10w-40 in the winter. plus a little bit of lucus.. don't kill me! oil 101 thanks to our friends at supermania.. give it a read http://www.supramania.com/aehaas/ __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines : Last edited by Green7mgte; 09-12-2011 at 12:19 PM.

09-07-2011, 02:33 AM	#3
suprabahamut 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2007 Location: greensboro Posts: 242	I would run a synthetic or synthetic blend it will do better with heat. I would stay with 10W30 or 10W40

09-12-2011, 05:20 AM	#6
bignag06 Stock Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: compton, ca Posts: 11	i use synthetic 10w30 and usually whichever is on sale, but i usually stick with castrol, valvoline or mobil 1.

10-01-2011, 06:02 PM	#8
bhansen42 Stock Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sturgeon Bay,Wi Posts: 3	not sure about what oil, but I add a qt of Lukas oil treatment. Watch your oil pressure gauge show the difference. Also use in trans. Had difficult time shifting from 1 to 2 in colder weather and it solved that problem, too.

01-31-2012, 03:49 PM	#9
pandrade 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: fort myers florida Posts: 345	iv alwayes used 10w-40 castorl edge syntec,i use to use 20w-50 but noticed a hudge diffrence between 20-50 and 10-40 i liked the performance of the 10-40 because the motor feels like it can move easier if that makes sence and ever since iv used 10-40 Last edited by pandrade; 01-31-2012 at 04:05 PM.

01-31-2012, 09:37 PM	#10
Ranma 12psi boost Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 326 Blog Entries: 10	Not sure what the dealer puts in him, it is not worth my time to change my own oil. __________________ 1986 Mk III MA70 7MGE Targa Top 5 Speed Stock Exhaust

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