Engine oil prices doubled, which one to choose now?

[Nomad]

Hi all,

I own two Toyotas, MR2 and Avensis, both with 1zz-fe engines. Oil changes are carried out every 5-6k miles. (Avensis works out twice a year due to the milage and MR2 only once a year).

I've been using PETRONAS Syntium 3000 FR 5W-30 Fully Synthetic engine oils for years on my Avensis and now that I own a MR2 it gets it too.

The problem now is that the PETRONAS oil has doubled in price in the last months (From £26 to £51) for 5 ltr.

I don't want to compromise on quality of oil and the frequency of oil change intervals but equally it is getting a little bit expensive to stick with this brand.

Are there any good alternatives?

[Ardent]

That's some price change. 


I'm loathe to recommend previous oils I've used, in case may have gone the same way.

[Carolyn]

All the good oils are in the same price range.  Hey, you don't buy oil that often!!!