Is it too late to change to synthetic?
08-07-2003, 02:15 PM
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Re: can't find it
Originally posted by grobbins6
Gadget....tried to download the MOB and got an error.
Any other sources for that document?
Gadget....tried to download the MOB and got an error.
Any other sources for that document?
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08-07-2003, 06:47 PM
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synthetic
just changed my 96 4 runner with 155k to mobile 1 syn. Seems to run a little smoother and cooler, but then again i could just be convincing myself of that though. go forit
08-07-2003, 07:04 PM
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Thanks for all the advise, everyone. Like I said, I didn't have much confidence in the guy at the dealer. I am going to make the switch and enjoy all the benifits of the synthetic oil.
No, Gadget, they weren't touching my truck. I was actually there checking out a 2000 Millenium Edition 4 Runner. I am toying with the idea of buying it for my wife. The owner of the dealer owes me a couple of favors, so this might be a great opportunity to pick one up. It only has 22,000 miles on it. That hoodscoop just sucks me right in.
(Hmmmm, am I buying it for my wife? Or is that just what I am telling her? We will just let her think that it is hers.)
Your service guy is an idiot. You are not really letting those goofs touch your truck are you?
(Hmmmm, am I buying it for my wife? Or is that just what I am telling her? We will just let her think that it is hers.)
08-07-2003, 07:52 PM
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Gadget - still can't seem to DL the MOB on your site and Im on cable....
So there are NO downsides to switching to synthetic later in my engine's life? (My 3vze has 229,000 on it and lately has started to leak like a sieve....)
So there are NO downsides to switching to synthetic later in my engine's life? (My 3vze has 229,000 on it and lately has started to leak like a sieve....)
08-08-2003, 05:38 AM
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Originally posted by Bumpin' Yota
Gadget - still can't seem to DL the MOB on your site and Im on cable....
So there are NO downsides to switching to synthetic later in my engine's life? (My 3vze has 229,000 on it and lately has started to leak like a sieve....)
Gadget - still can't seem to DL the MOB on your site and Im on cable....
So there are NO downsides to switching to synthetic later in my engine's life? (My 3vze has 229,000 on it and lately has started to leak like a sieve....)
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08-08-2003, 06:07 AM
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Originally posted by gwhayduke
Victor...
Just get some power steering conditioner...CRC brand is what I used. It worked like a charm.
Victor...
Just get some power steering conditioner...CRC brand is what I used. It worked like a charm.
08-08-2003, 06:17 AM
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Originally posted by Bumpin' Yota
Gadget - still can't seem to DL the MOB on your site and Im on cable....
So there are NO downsides to switching to synthetic later in my engine's life? (My 3vze has 229,000 on it and lately has started to leak like a sieve....)
Gadget - still can't seem to DL the MOB on your site and Im on cable....
So there are NO downsides to switching to synthetic later in my engine's life? (My 3vze has 229,000 on it and lately has started to leak like a sieve....)
Second. when you have a leaky engine. Synthetics do not cause leaks like the myths people keep speaking about, but if you do have a leak now, more syntheitc will leak through the same pre-existing leak. You do not want to waist expensive synthetic oil like that.
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