Toyota is widely known all over the world. It is a Japanese car manufacturer that produces high quality cars. The range includes models of different classes, ranging from compact urban hatchbacks to huge SUVs.

All machines are united by a competent approach to assembly, reliable and efficient motors, relatively easy maintenance. Owners are able to perform many service tasks on their own, including changing the engine oil.

The manufacturer recommends using the original lubricant for its models. One of the most popular lubricants, given their technical characteristics, are considered to be from Toyota. It is a multigrade fluid with good performance characteristics.

There are many questions and controversies regarding this oil, which should be answered accordingly.

Production

It is often believed that the Japanese automaker itself produces an engine oil called Toyota 5w-40. This is not entirely true. But the truth is somewhere close.

The oil produced under this brand is actually made by a Toyota partner. According to the Japanese themselves, there are two manufacturers of oil. This is Toyota itself and its partner in the person of Exxon.

Exxon is one of the world's leading manufacturers of petrochemicals, so there is no doubt about the quality of their products. In general, this is a common practice when, instead of the car company itself, goods under their brand are produced by third-party enterprises that have appropriate agreements.

Exxon has a long history of presence in the petroleum and automotive chemicals markets. During this time, they managed to gain immense popularity, public recognition and stability. Therefore, not trusting their Toyota 5w-40 oil does not make any sense. This is even slightly better, since Toyota itself has no experience in the production of motor oils. By entrusting the manufacture of their proprietary Exxon grease, the Japanese did exactly the right thing.

Application

Those who claim that Toyota 5w-40 engine oils are intended exclusively for cars of this Japanese manufacturer are also mistaken.

Here we are talking about the highest quality motor grease. This has been proven by numerous tests and laboratory studies. Therefore, such oil is recommended for use almost everywhere where an appropriate level of lubricant is required.

There is a question of compliance of the characteristics of Toyota 5w-40 oil with the requirements of the car itself and the engine installed on it. In the case when the manufacturer's regulations are suitable for the parameters of the lubricant, you can fill with this grease with confidence.

Needless to say, if this product from Toyota-Exxon received recommendations from such auto giants as:

Other Japanese car companies will not be so scattered in praise of their direct competitor, because there are no official recommendations about pouring this oil into or Nissan.

The main purpose of the lubricant is considered to be passenger cars, crossovers and SUVs. It can also be used for light duty vehicles.

It doesn't really matter if you have a new foreign car or a used car that is not of the highest class. For all cases, Japanese grease will equally effectively perform its functions and ensure high-quality operation of the power plant. Those who do not spare money for caring for their cars pour this liquid even into engines of domestic models such as Kalina, Vesta, Priora or Largus.

Since the lubricant from Toyota allows the engine to operate under high and extreme loads, it can be poured into SUVs of domestic and foreign production, since under such conditions the engine's performance without loss of quality and reliability can only be guaranteed by high-quality synthetic oils. This is the Toyota 5w-40.

Technical specifications

It is the technical characteristics that Toyota 5w-40 oil received that became the main reason for its popularity and such wide distribution among car owners, not only of the Japanese company, but also of many other automakers.

To begin with, this is a synthetic motor oil with a viscosity grade of 5w-40. This provides the lubricant with a wide operating temperature range.

Synthetics have the following properties and capabilities:

• increases the safety of the power plant;
• allows you to operate the car in different weather conditions;
• has highly effective anti-corrosion properties;
• protects against the formation of carbon deposits and deposits;
• prolongs the service interval, which makes it possible to change the oil less often;
• cleans up.

The set of unique properties and high quality workmanship should not surprise anyone, since all the features and parameters were set by the best Japanese and American engineers. The joint production allowed the use of the most advanced technologies. So an engine oil like Toyota 5w-40 simply cannot have bad performance.

Among the significant properties that the technical data sheet of a lubricant can boast of are some parameters:

1. It is a multigrade grease, as evidenced by the corresponding classification according to SAE 5W40. The fluid behaves equally confidently during operation in winter and summer seasons.
2. According to the international API classification, the composition is SM / CF. This corresponds to many modern cars, which have high requirements for the quality of lubrication. Therefore, Toyota 5w-40 oil is poured into new cars and vehicles for which good technical characteristics of the lubricant are important. This marking indicates the increased antioxidant capacity of the oil, as well as the possibility of using the agent for gasoline and turbocharged power plants.
3. The type of oil is synthetic. Most modern cars use only synthetic motor fluids. Semi-synthetics are gradually losing their positions, although there are enough of them for cars of the budget category. Still, synthetics remain the most expensive type of oil.

Choosing Toyota 5w-40 synthetic engine oil, you guarantee yourself confidence in engine performance, its safety and durability.

Make sure your vehicle's regulations match the specifications for this lubricant. When combined, this product will be a good choice for you and your car. Toyota 5w-40 is not the most expensive engine oil in its category, but it cannot be attributed to the budget segment either. If you are willing to spend that kind of money on engine lubricant, you are unlikely to regret your choice.

Weather tolerances

As part of their grease testing, Toyota and Exxon conducted tests under conditions as close as possible to actual operating conditions. They tested the exposure of the composition in conditions of heat and extreme cold, strong and extreme loads.

The grease has confidently passed all the tests, thanks to which it is positioned as an engine oil designed for fairly severe operating conditions. The substance copes with the usual moderate loads in general perfectly.

The oil is equally well suited to those engines that are operated in the conditions of the city and highway, suburbs and road surfaces of poor quality.

Viscosity allows the lubricant to remain fluid at temperatures ranging from -30 to +40 degrees Celsius. This is suitable for most regions of our country. But if in winter the temperature drops below this mark, it is better to switch to a special winter oil that has the lowest possible temperature limit.

Much depends on the condition of the motor itself. If it is worn out, requires repair or restoration, then pouring even such a high-quality oil as Toyota 5w-40 will not correct the situation. Plus, it is important to change the fluid in the engine on time in order to maintain its original technical characteristics and not lose its physical and chemical properties.

Articles and release forms

Each original product has its own article. If we talk about Toyota 5w-40 oil, then when buying a 5 liter canister, be guided by the code 0888080375. This is one of the most effective ways to find a real lubricant from a Japanese automaker.

The composition is produced in several containers, differing in volume:

• 1 liter;
• 5 liters;
• 208 liters.

The first two containers are aimed at ordinary consumers, and 208 liter barrels are purchased by large retail chains, gas stations, car services and other organizations that offer bulk oil or provide services for replacing motor lubricants.

An important role in the purchase is played by the form in which the Toyota 5w-40 product is produced. Many believe that the original is produced only in iron metal cans. This is not true. The original formulations are also available in 1 and 5 liter plastic jars. Their problem is that it is easier to counterfeit such containers.

Finding Toyota 5w-40 oil poured into metal containers is much more difficult. We sell products that are produced at European factories. If you buy directly from Japan, which will be more expensive, then you will really get an original grease protected from fakes.

But you cannot say that the oil from Japan is original, and everything else is not. The only question is the greater likelihood of counterfeiting liquid in a plastic container. Their composition is identical, regardless of the place of manufacture.

Advantages and disadvantages

This oil has many positive qualities. The main ones include:

• high quality of manufactured products (in Japan and Europe);
• technical characteristics allow the oil to work at extremely low temperatures;
• the engine starts easily at temperatures up to -30 degrees Celsius, and the oil does not become more fluid at +40 degrees of heat;
• applies to cars of different brands, and is not limited to Toyota models;
• optimal composition and package of special additives contribute to good cleaning properties;
• maintains engine performance;
• prevents wear of rubbing surfaces;
• creates a dense and stable protective oil film on engine parts;
• can be used on machines.

But not everything is perfect. Hearing such laudatory reviews about Toyota 5w-40 engine oil, some car owners will strongly disagree. This is due to the main problem and the main disadvantage of this composition. We are talking about a large number of fakes.

Due to counterfeits widely presented on the domestic market, it is not always possible to be sure that you bought the original product. The presence of a predominantly European version of the oil, which is sold in plastic cans, is even more alarming.

If you learn to choose the right oil, you can easily fill the engine with original lubricant and clearly see all the positive qualities and properties of the fluid.

Some see Toyota's pricing as a disadvantage. It is difficult to call this oil very expensive. It is not among the elite lubricants, and the price is justified by the high quality. Therefore, this is a controversial point that cannot be attributed to advantages or disadvantages.

Counterfeit detection

If you use fake Toyota oil, in the best case, the engine will start to work worse, and you will change the lubricant ahead of time.

The original is capable of extending the standard service interval, so premature oil wear indicates a fake or engine problem.

It is important to know how to correctly distinguish a real Japanese motor fluid from a fake, which is passed off as a Toyota 5w-40.

The prerequisite for the widespread appearance of counterfeit oil was a sharp jump in the currency, which occurred back in 2015. Then the cost of the original composition increased dramatically. And the scammers, skillfully taking advantage of the situation, began to sell counterfeit products at reasonable prices.

Because of this, branded oils were skillfully replaced with a fake. It became quite problematic to find a real Japanese lubricant, since all the shops and online sites were flooded with fakes. Sometimes the difference in price between the original and the fake reached 500 - 700 rubles. It is clear that this is not such a small amount for clients. As a result, the scammers made good money.

Gradually, people realized that everything was not so clean here. The first signs have appeared to identify oils that are not original. Currently, they have collected a whole selection of distinctive features. You should be guided by them now when buying Toyota 5w-40 oil.

These signs should be enough to identify counterfeit and distinguish real oil from counterfeit products.

If you manage to get an original Toyota 5w-40 motor fluid, the engine will be extremely grateful for such a choice. The oil has excellent properties and high quality. And this does not depend on whether it is issued in Japan in a metal can, or in Europe. The original always remains the original, since all components and additives are identical.

Toyota engine oil: how to gloss over the engine of your dreams?

After reading this article, you will get a fairly complete and sufficient for an ordinary car user, an idea of ​​the line of original engine oils intended for use in Toyota cars. Given the main theme of this story, we will not touch on the abstruse and useless characteristics of oils, such as tolerances. And this is no coincidence. Not referring to the supporters of a strict separation of oils of the same type according to tolerances, in view of the prevailing subjective opinion that all modern high-quality oils duly take into account the peculiarities of the operation of gasoline and diesel engines (if the regulations of each specific case do not provide for a strict division into diesel or gasoline engines), I must admit that we Drivers need to have some understanding of the viscosity of oils and their reasons for being as a characteristic of an engine oil and their optimal use. Depending on the conditions of use of the car and the degree of wear of its units. And this, in my opinion, is all that you need and enough to know when using engine lubricants. In some cases, tolerances can also come in handy ... but only when choosing an alternative to original oils. And by the way, we will also reflect on this here.

Another topic that has become very relevant in recent years is fake Toyota engine oils, or, simply put, counterfeit. I confess, we have seen a lot over the past 2 years in this part - we saw the birth of the era of counterfeit goods, its peak and ... and the lack of prospects for the end of this era! Sounds like a sentence? Fatalism? In no case! This is a bare fact from which we, motorists, must draw some conclusions for ourselves. However, first things first.

So, let's start with diferambs ... With a clear conscience, in this article I want to express my own opinion, confirmed by years and people, that Toyota oil is one of the best original oils sold on our market. In order to give you, the readers, at least some confirmation that this opinion is sincere, I will inform you that I drive a Chrysler car, a purebred American. And, despite all the visibility of bewilderment on many people's faces, I have been using Toyota engine oils for many years and kilometers - 0w30 in the cold season, and 5w40 in the summer. By the way, the choice of viscosity is also not accidental. But more on that a little later, or maybe within the framework of the next topic - what to pour into a Toyota Corolla or what to pour into a Toyota Camry, or in general, what kind of oil to pour into a Toyota. Most likely it will be so - we will single it out in a separate article so as not to clutter up this article devoted to the types and characteristics of Toyota engine oils that lubricate our engine market.

Well, after such a long introduction-announcement, let's get down to the main topic of the story. First of all, let's start with the packaging. Toyota engine oils are supplied to the market of the Russian Federation exclusively in plastic cans with a capacity of 1 liter, 5 liters, and metal drums for the needs of service companies and large car owners serving fleets of several dozen cars. There are exceptions in the container only in insignificant nomenclature items, rather expensive ones, associated with transmissions and differentials and power steering fluids. But we will talk about them later, in subsequent articles. Any other oil offered to you in cans or plastic bags with holes is a dangerous zone! There is an opinion that cans are too expensive to manufacture, and therefore such oils are not falsified ... well, what can I say, people who say this simply do not imagine what miracles magic alchemists are doing in China in industrial cluster cities! No, of course, it is worth agreeing that the risk of buying a counterfeit tin can is somewhat, or even much lower than in a plastic one ... but nevertheless, the risk remains relevant! We can say that it is less, but in no way that it is not there at all!

Countries of production - everything officially supplied to Russia comes from the EU. There are 2 main countries of origin in the EU for Toyota engine oils - Belgium and France. Someone may immediately say: “Oh, okay! But what about Germany ?! " Oh yes, Germany is indeed a major supplier of oils throughout the EU and even the world. But, this is true for Shell / Castrol oils, but not for the production of oils for the Japanese car nomenclature. So let's dwell on France and Belgium in the interests of the considered commodity group - Toyota engine oils.

Well, let's proceed directly to the oils officially offered for sale on the territory of the Russian Federation. In order not to bother people with a lack of time and a lack of desire to reach the end, let's start from the top list of the list and go down based on popularity.

Motor oil toyota 5w40 ... The undisputed, undisputed leader of the Toyota engine oil market. Excellent, otherwise we can say that the best price / quality ratio in the product line of lubricants for modern engines. It was delivered to our market in the following containers and under the following original numbers:, Toyota engine oil in a plastic canister 5 liters. Until about mid-2015, this same oil was sold under the original number without the GO prefix at the end. According to unconfirmed reports, but repeatedly mentioned by various persons associated with official dealers, the prefix appeared when the title of the main, in terms of production, plant in the EU moved from Belgium to France. What does this information give us today? The fact that if you are offered oil with a number without GO at the end, then this is one of two things - a counterfeit, which is the most likely case, or oil that has been in the warehouse for more than a year ... The first is sad, the second ... although not fatal, but nevertheless it is like a little stale bread - you can eat, but still not fresh already ...

Younger brother toyota 5w40 oil- these are liter canisters, no less common and no less popular! Modern number of Toyota engine oil 5w40 in liter cans or... Old oil numbers, respectivelyor . The story about the GO prefix and the cases of its absence were outlined a little higher, so we will not focus more on this. I want to note an interesting fact - at one time, when I realized that the market was full of fake Toyota oil, my first reaction was to buy only liter cans of oil, because the chance of getting a counterfeit product is also low here, as in the case of buying one in a tin can. And many of my colleagues did the same. Why I will tell you a little later, in the second article on counterfeit oil.

The final link for this oil is Toyota oil in an industrial metal barrel - 208 liters. The original number of such oil or... Unfortunately, due to the perfect match of the format of the barrels of different manufacturers and the difference only in the stickers and the color of the spraying on the outer surface of the barrel, this type of container for Toyota engine oil also fell into the zone of risk of counterfeit. Yes, such barrels were forged and restored (they took barrels from dealers and filled them with cheaper oils for further resale). Fortunately, personally, due to the specifics of this commodity item, the turnover was insignificant - literally 4-5 barrels per month, this item did not have a particular negative value for business. It is interesting that the "physicists" also took this type of container from us! We often wondered in humorous terms “whether something will crack from such volumes”, but in 2 cases out of three we heard about the installation of barrels in garage cooperatives for 5-10 cars in a club ... Directly collective purchases, what can you say! But, of course, I was glad that although we did not make much money on such sales, people, even in the worst years, trusted us and bought oils without fear of pouring tar into the engine. Taking this opportunity, I would like to thank them again for their trust, since many of them are with us to this day and read my writings.

The second most popular Toyota oil is a product with a viscosity of 0w30. In modern conditions, this is one of the most successful oils in its galaxy with a similar viscosity. If you look at the market for this characteristic of the oil, you will notice an interesting detail - the almost complete absence of competition in terms of price. Wherever you look, which brand do not take oils with a viscosity of 0w30 cost the same money or even more. This is due, first of all, to two factors. First, the features of the production process. I believe that many have seen or heard from the edge of their ears that pure 100% synthetics on the market are actually only 2-3 oils. The rest, although proudly called synthetics, is still a mixture of mineral and synthetic bases. In fact, there is a separation of oils in the industry: conventionally, synthetic oils include oils with a mineral to synthetic base ratio of less than 2 to 5. That is, everything that is less than 30% of a mineral base is recognized as synthetics for use. I would like to make a reservation right away that these ratios are conditional, to demonstrate the essence of separation.

But back to toyota 0w30 engine oil... The origin of the oil, or the country of production, is exactly the same as 5 w 40. Original oil number, currently in circulation ... We have already heard about the prefix somewhere, we will not repeat ourselves. Old oil number and without GO. The container for this type of oil is exactly the same as for 5w40. In the course of cans of 5 liters (), 1 liter - and 208 liters in an industrial barrel (). What can you say about the consumer characteristics of this oil? More than acceptable! Provided that you do not run into a fake, of course. I would like to say that there are a lot of tests and comparisons of oils on the Internet - it's not difficult for anyone curious to find them. They were frozen, set on fire, smelled, viewed into the light ... well, in general, what they did not do! But the opinion still remained positive about the oil and this cannot but please me personally, as its consumer-recidivist. As I said earlier, I use this type of oil in the cold winter and 5w40 in the warm season.

Well, and the last 2 types of oil, about which not much is known for certain. Moreover, my personal meeting with them was accidental - while receiving documents for purchased consumables in one of the official Toyota dealers, I saw 2 new types of oil on the showcase in the sales area. The situation was comical for me because not long before that I personally convinced my client that such oil does not exist, and everyone is pouring 5w40 oil. The client claimed that they were pouring into his car ... 5 w thirty! Is the customer always right?

So, your attention is invited toyota 5w30 engine oil!!! The country of origin coincides with the main two types of oil described above as well as the "packaging" habits. Oil is supplied to us in plastic cans of 5 liters (), 1 liter () and .... that's it! There are no barrels of 200 liters even at the Toyota Central Station today. Note that the oil numbers for this oil do not have a GO prefix. Apparently, due to the uniqueness of this oil for its intended purpose, it is still produced at the Toyota base plant in Belgium. But, so far, the data confirming, as well as the denying ones, have not come into our hands. A little higher, I mentioned the term "uniqueness" in relation to this oil. What is its essence? Let's shed some light on this issue too! Firstly, this oil is intended for use in cars with particulate filters, which leads us to think about ... diesel engines and the history of this oil as the answer to the challenges of the European Commission with its environmental directives - Give clean air through maximum exhaust cleaning! !! Well, this is probably the reason why this type of product has not been supplied and is not yet supplied in 200 liter drums. Let's be honest, Russia and its inhabitants, both due to the size of the country and ... well, there is little responsibility for the environment of both the state and each individual driver, do not really think about the cleanliness of the exhaust ... and even fewer of them are willing to pay more money for engine oil in order to support that very ecology. And there is Toyota 5 engine oil w 30 is even slightly more expensive than "zero", that is, and much more expensive than, say, 5 w 40. Oh yes, what is the second? This type of oil differs markedly from the main counterparts in the shape of a 5 liter can. It rather resembles the oils of another Japanese concern - Nissan. I would say that if you do not find fault with the color of the plastic, then the canister is essentially one to one. In general, a unique product for our market ... will it work, will it take root? Time will tell!

And the last product in our educational program is Toyota 0w20 engine oil! Almost as much is known about this oil as about our previous object. The country of origin, judging by the obvious signs, coincides with our first heroes, as the GO prefix to the numbers speaks with confidence. And so, Toyota 0w20 engine oil 5 liters =, Toyota 0w20 engine oil 1 liter -, well, the industrial version of the container - 208 liters per number. The appearance of the canisters is the same as 5w40 and 0 oils w 30, but the label has a different design. It clearly shows abbreviations for energy saving and hybrid engines. Let's face it, this is also a relatively new type of oil on our market, not particularly tried and tested. Why is it interesting? Well, of course the viscosity. If anyone came across engines for American cars - GM, Ford, Chrysler ... perhaps they paid attention to the oil specification inscription poured on the engine itself. Let me emphasize, not the inscription on the label, but precisely the 0w20 cast on the surface of the engine! I have this on my own American, I saw it on the latest generation Ford esplorer. There is something in this oil for sure, because it is no coincidence that so much attention is paid to it from auto concerns. But you need your own practice, but it is not yet there ... and is not foreseen J So, dear readers, share, if possible, observations and feelings from the experience of use. With pleasure, we will tell the reading people about them.

All that I personally know at the moment is that Toyota 0w20 oil is intended for the most modern engines, for widespread use, primarily in the latest turbocharged cars with modern types of electronically controlled injection. What will we learn about him tomorrow? ... then we will tell those who will be interested.

That concludes the topic here and return to the discussion of oils in the next epistolary parodies of technical documentation ... We look below what else you can read of interest.

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Toyota 5w40 engine oil

Article: 08880-80376

Genuine Toyota engine oils SAE 5W40 (one liter) (0888080376)

Synthetic original Toyota 5W40 engine oil. This oil is intended for operation of engines in various temperature conditions, including non-extreme low temperatures. In our store you can profitably buy Toyota 5 40 engine oil. Toyota 5w40 oil 5 liters and 1 liter (cans) is on sale. It should be noted that it is Toyota 5w40 engine oil that is a frequently sold item. We always recommend our customers to replace engine oil Toyota 5w40 5l.

Toyota 5W40 engine oils have been produced for a long time, and their part numbers sometimes changed. Below are some similar original replacements from the manufacturer - Toyota. For correct selection, enter the VIN of your car.

For the normal operation of an internal combustion engine of any vehicle, a lubricant is required - engine oil. The selected and used type of oil determines the performance of both the engine separately and the entire transport as a whole. Some automotive companies recommend Toyota 5W40 engine oil. This grease is a universal all-season product. Possesses high performance properties, allowing to extend the service life of an automobile power unit. It has unique protection parameters that preserve the operating capabilities of the engine throughout its entire service life.

Manufacturer - not Toyota

Many car owners do not think about who is the manufacturer of this oil, believing that it is Toyota itself that makes the lubricant. Absolutely wrong opinion! Toyota 5W40 branded oil is not manufactured by the company itself, but by its commercial partner. It was the largest American public oil company ExxonMobil, formed as a result of the merger of two companies of the same name in 1999, on November 30.

In the world, this way of doing business is often practiced when, instead of an automaker, products under its brand are produced by third-party companies that have entered into certain agreements with each other.

ExxonMobil itself is the largest player in the oil production and refining market and has long established itself as the best. Therefore, there is no need to worry about the quality of the products.

Toyota 5W40 oil (5L and other volumes) has gained great popularity among motorists thanks to the experience of ExxonMobil in working with similar products. Toyota itself has never been engaged in the production of such a product from the category of fuels and lubricants, and, having reasoned logically, trusted the professionals. It was a successful step by the Japanese manufacturer, which paid off 100%.

Toyota oil for everyone

Contrary to misconceptions, the oil is intended not only for Toyota cars. Its unique structural properties make the lubricant suitable for any other vehicle. Numerous tests and laboratory studies have been carried out to support this claim.

The only limitation may be the non-compliance of the oil parameters with the requirements of the vehicle itself and the equipped power unit. When all the parameters converge in technical characteristics, you can, without hesitation, use Toyota 5W40 oil for your own engine. This is officially confirmed by such giants of the automotive industry as BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz. Accordingly, Japanese competing companies (for example, Nissan or Honda) will not advertise their business opponents, so there are no official recommendations from them.

Japanese oil of American production in application is focused on passenger cars, crossovers and off-road vehicles.

According to the reviews of many car owners, this lubricant is excellent for both cars with a new engine and for engines with significant mileage.

Technical details

The unique technical characteristics of Toyota 5W40 oil allowed this product of the Japanese brand to take a leading position among analogues in the global automotive market of fuels and lubricants.

This oil is a synthetic product. From the viscosity marking it is clear that the grease is used in any period of the season and has a wide temperature range of application. Lubricating fluid increases the level of safety in the operation of the power unit, makes it possible to operate the vehicle in various weather conditions, effectively resists oxidation processes, and also prevents the formation of carbon deposits and negative deposits, cleans the engine from slag formation.

Technical Toyota 5W40 have:

• stable parameters of viscosity and lubrication;
• stable structure of consistency at any power load;
• maximum penetration at subzero temperatures;
• high-quality lubricating oil film on all surfaces of parts and assemblies of the internal combustion engine;
• class according to ACEA requirements: A3, B3, B4;
• API class: SL / CF;
• viscosity grade SAE 5W40.

API classification characterizes the oil as suitable for almost all types of modern engines, which put forward high demands for lubricant quality. The viscosity grade indicates that the structural integrity of the oil will be maintained down to -30 ° C in winter.

Operating conditions

Toyota 5W40 oil has passed many tests, which were carried out in conditions as close as possible to real-life. The tests were carried out in extreme heat and cold at high load capacities. The lubricant has passed all the tests and has proven its quality belonging to oils with parameters for extreme use. Naturally, the oil product will cope with normal loads without much difficulty.

The oil will qualitatively protect the engine, which operates in urban, highway or mixed mode. At temperatures from -30 to +40 ° C, the oil agent will not lose its molecular structural feature, allowing the liquid to penetrate into all the gaps of the moving parts of the motor, thereby providing reliable protection.

To maintain the normal operating condition of the internal combustion engine, it is necessary to periodically change the oil, draining the old, used and filling new, fresh, but always with the same classification parameters.

Packaging and SKU

Each original product has its own unique code - article. When buying a Toyota 5W40 5L engine oil, the article will correspond to the numbers 0888080375. This method of acquisition is the most regulated when looking for real branded oil from a Japanese automaker.

It is produced in three types of containers with a volume of 1 l, 5 l and 208 l. The first two containers are focused on retail sales, and the last one - for wholesale buyers (car services, auto centers), which provide services for the replacement of automotive fluids. The containers can be either metal or plastic. Plastic containers are often counterfeited, which encourages the car owner to be more careful about the process of purchasing fluid.

Advantageous characteristics

Toyota 5W40 oil has advantages, which are confirmed by numerous reviews of professionals and motorists:

disadvantages

This one has practically no negative sides.

The negative aspects include the fact that Toyota 5W40 oil is subject to frequent counterfeits. Accordingly, when buying, it is necessary to carefully inspect the purchased product for all original markings and it will not be superfluous to ask the seller for license documents for the product.

The main advantage of mineral oil is its low price. It thickens quickly in cold weather and requires more frequent replacement. "Synthetics" is much more stable than mineral oil during prolonged engine operation, as well as at high and low temperatures, but has a higher price. Semi-synthetic oil is a mixture of synthetic and mineral oils. According to its characteristics, it surpasses the mineral, but at the same time it is cheaper than the synthetic one. When choosing the type of engine oil, the recommendations of the vehicle manufacturer should be followed.