Toyota Genuine Motor Oil (TGMO) is produced by industry giant ExxonMobil. The fossil fuel titan, known for its gas stations, also produces other popular automotive products, like Mobil 1 motor oil. ExxonMobil has a long relationship with Toyota. The company sponsors the Toyota Gazoo Racing team and functions as its oil supplier.
As the official manufacturer of Toyota motor oil, ExxonMobil also produces the number-one recommended oil for Toyota vehicles — apart from TGMO, that is. If you can’t get your hands on TGMO, Toyota recommends filling your car with Mobil 1. Because of this and the fact that ExxonMobil produces Toyota Genuine Motor Oil, many Toyota owners and enthusiasts have speculated that both TGMO and Mobil 1 are, in fact, the same product. Toyota, on the other hand, claims that its oil is slightly different and contains special, Toyota-specific additives. That said, the company concedes that any oil — provided it matches the car’s specifications — can be used in its vehicles.
