MOBIL 1 what type? '08 105k

Assuming that river you live by is in the US, Gen2 takes either 5w-30 or 0w-30.

This time of year I normally go to 0w-30 Mobil-1 Advanced Fuel Economy on the hopes the oils flows better at low winter temps. The High Mileage Mobil-1 does not claim to be as good as other Mobil-1 for MPG, and is intended if you are having leaks or other oil loss issues. In the summer I tend to use the 5W-30 Extended Drain in case I feel like procrastinating past 7000 miles on the next oil change.

 

And I would only add:

I would personally advise you to stick with whatever has been used in the past, if you know.
After 100K miles, there really is no good reason to switch to synthetic; your money would probably be better spent with slightly more frequent changes.

That is assuming that you don't have issues with excess oil consumption (or loss).

 

OK then see tracy's post above.

 

I guess the only thing left to say is:
I too miss SNL's Chris Farley and his "van down by the river sketch"

 

I have used Mobil 1 synthetic oil and Mobil oil filters from day one (160,000 mi). I usually purchase Mobil 1 oil by the case at Costco and keep it on hand. On those times when I have had a commercial oil changer do the oil change I bring my own Mobil 1 synthetic oil and oil filter. I purchase Mobil 1 filters in lots of 10 through Amazon. It just turns out our Toyota Echo and Prius use the same filter.

 

That's what I use too. Mobile 1 5W30 from Costco when it is on sale. I use either Toyota filters when the local dealer sends coupons, or Bosch filters from Autozone. We have 173,000 miles on our 2005 and it doesn't use any oil. I do change it every 5000 miles when the light comes on.

 

An alternative: you can get Toyota's 0W20, if you're at the part counter getting the filter and washer anyways. At our nearby dealership it's $5.65 per liter.

 

...same here except Walmart stopped carrying the filters in my store (last time I looked you culd still get online at Walmart) so I started getting other filters

 

my manual specifies 5W30 for my 2005 Prius.

 

Ah woops. Two things tho: Toyota sells several grades, I'm sure that as well. I think too: there's been updates on oil grades acceptable for the older Prius. I believe you can go down to 0W20.

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