2006 Toyota Van Which Grade Oil Live Jamaica Tropical Climate Also Synthetic

2006 TOYOTA VAN
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which grade oil do i use i live in jamaica tropical climate? and also synthetic or regular?
Oct 17, 2012 at 9:48 PM
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FIXITMR
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what is the engine problem? or are you just curious about oil?
Oct 17, 2012 at 10:20 PM
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KHLOW2008
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5W-30 is the recommended oil grade.
Oct 21, 2012 at 12:43 AM
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FIXITMR
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i would use synthetic as it offers less viscosity breakdown from heat. but if it's very expensive i would use regular oil with an improver like LUCAS oil stabilizer.
Oct 22, 2012 at 10:38 PM
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