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Beartracker · 05-19-2006, 09:30 AM

If you don't believe that synthetic is better then stay with what you have. I'm old enough to remember when good oil was good oil and the only argument was which one was the best. They were all good but then they went to hell in a short time.
Now I feel that there is no way you can beat synthetic oils and I believe that Mobile 1 is just as good as Amsoil. Before you switch get a couple quorts of the engine flush they all sell and do it right.
As for how often you should change it I can tell you that I go 8,000- 10,000 miles before I change the oil or the filter. I do change the air filter about every 2,000 miles because that's about how long I go before greasing my Tacoma and I drive in some dusty areas as well as a lot of stream crossings
. Mobile1 has now come out with a 75,000 mile oil and I'm sure Amsoil has one they claim will go longer.
The Idea that you have to change your oil every year is just silly but it's fine if you want to do it. Oil does not break down sitting in an engine anymore than it does sitting on the shelf. What makes me change my schedule of 8,000-10,000 miles is what kind of wheeling I have been doing. If it's off road hot dusty weather then I will change it sooner.Can't say that I have to, Just makes me me feel better.
Been doing it this way for a few years now and have no leaks and it purrs like a kitten. Must be doing something right

05-19-2006, 09:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
Beartracker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 868	If you don't believe that synthetic is better then stay with what you have. I'm old enough to remember when good oil was good oil and the only argument was which one was the best. They were all good but then they went to hell in a short time. Now I feel that there is no way you can beat synthetic oils and I believe that Mobile 1 is just as good as Amsoil. Before you switch get a couple quorts of the engine flush they all sell and do it right. As for how often you should change it I can tell you that I go 8,000- 10,000 miles before I change the oil or the filter. I do change the air filter about every 2,000 miles because that's about how long I go before greasing my Tacoma and I drive in some dusty areas as well as a lot of stream crossings . Mobile1 has now come out with a 75,000 mile oil and I'm sure Amsoil has one they claim will go longer. The Idea that you have to change your oil every year is just silly but it's fine if you want to do it. Oil does not break down sitting in an engine anymore than it does sitting on the shelf. What makes me change my schedule of 8,000-10,000 miles is what kind of wheeling I have been doing. If it's off road hot dusty weather then I will change it sooner.Can't say that I have to, Just makes me me feel better. Been doing it this way for a few years now and have no leaks and it purrs like a kitten. Must be doing something right __________________ 2001 Tacoma SR5 4x4 , step side, 2.7 , extended cab, Auto. Mobile 1 syn 5w30 , Valvoline 75-90 syn in front and rear diffs and transfer case. Factory 16" wheels ,31" Wild Country TXR 265/75/R16, Aluminum Betterbuilt bed tool box, CB , 55W Halogen light mounted on tool box for back up, Elbow air box mod, 2 500 Hella running lights, Nissan Clinometers/Altimiter custom mounted on dash with red back lights.Red dome and mapp light.