5w50 syn motor in 7th gen??

**1990celicagts** · 04-30-2005, 02:48 PM

would it be ok to use this grade of motor oil in a 2001 celica GT???

5w50 syn motor from castrol?

**Infinitrium** · 05-02-2005, 10:56 AM

As long as your car doesn't leak or burn oil, then any synthetic oil would work fine in your engine. However, I'm not a big fan of the 5w50 Syntec, a little too much viscosity spread for my liking, and it's not a 'true' synthetic. If I were you, I'd try to find the 0w30 Syntec, otherwise known as German Castrol. Don't be put off by the 0w part, this oil is one of the best oils you can buy, and is actually a fairly thick 30 weight, approaching the viscosity of a 40 when hot. If you do find the 0w30 Syntec, turn the bottle around and check for the words "Made in Germany" that's the callsign of the German Castrol oil. Do a quick check at www.bobistheoilguy.com and look at all the positive opinions of this oil if you're not convinced. I'm using this oil in my 88 GT right now.

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1990celicagts Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Posts: 703 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 11-27-2008 10:18 PM	5w50 syn motor in 7th gen?? would it be ok to use this grade of motor oil in a 2001 celica GT??? 5w50 syn motor from castrol? __________________ 1990 TOYOTA Celica GTS - 400,000 KMS

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05-02-2005, 10:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Infinitrium Posts: 9 Join Date: Apr 2005 Last On: 05-02-2005 10:55 AM	As long as your car doesn't leak or burn oil, then any synthetic oil would work fine in your engine. However, I'm not a big fan of the 5w50 Syntec, a little too much viscosity spread for my liking, and it's not a 'true' synthetic. If I were you, I'd try to find the 0w30 Syntec, otherwise known as German Castrol. Don't be put off by the 0w part, this oil is one of the best oils you can buy, and is actually a fairly thick 30 weight, approaching the viscosity of a 40 when hot. If you do find the 0w30 Syntec, turn the bottle around and check for the words "Made in Germany" that's the callsign of the German Castrol oil. Do a quick check at www.bobistheoilguy.com and look at all the positive opinions of this oil if you're not convinced. I'm using this oil in my 88 GT right now.