01' yota

I have been a firm believer in useing manufacturer specific oil and i am looking for a place that sells toyota oil besides the dealer. I know that it is probably made by another company but does anyone have any idea if there's another place to get it or do you have any recommendations on a good oil that won't brake the bank.

ARB1977

Dude you really need to do some searching with these questions your tring to ask.

Parrothead

No offense, but I can tell you that a question like this will probably get you slammed by the older posters.
There's as much about oil on this site already as there is at bobtheoilguy...
Try some searches.

Finelygotone

My $.02 - unfortunately asking a question about oil brands is going to get you very qualitative answers...kinda like asking about which tire brand is the best... Recent chatter on this subject, though, I think revolves around a few best practices - use synthetic, a good filter, use the correct weight/spec and change your oil and filter at recommended or less than recommended mileage. If you do not want to use synthetic, use a big name dino manufacturer, correct weight and spec, a good filter and change more frequently. For example, on my 1988 T'bird Turbocoupe, (I bought new - now 150K miles) before I switched to syn at 147K miles I used Pennzoil and changed every 2K miles. I have had zero engine issues (uses no oil between changes) and I have not had to do anything to the motor other than ignition stuff (plugs, cap, rotor, wires...) - turbo is original too. My 82 Cressida - 3K intervals (with same Pennzoil) and at 280K I just had to have the head serviced (worn guides). When I tore this motor down it had no sludging and no apparent wear in the valve train components. Maybe on these two cars I could have not changed as frequently and had similar results but this schedule brings me peace of mind and good results so far...Hope this helps....