95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

Is it too late to change to synthetic?

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Old Aug 7, 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?
I will try to upload it again tonight and see if that solves the problem. I know my site got moved to a different server recently and maybe that caused the problem. I hope the new upload will cure it. I will post when I get it done.

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Old Aug 7, 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
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Old Aug 7, 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.

Your service guy is an idiot. You are not really letting those goofs touch your truck are you?
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.)
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Old Aug 7, 2003 | 07:41 PM
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ok so if everybody is doing synthetics...what about filters...what do you use ?
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Old Aug 7, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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Originally posted by kaiberg
ok so if everybody is doing synthetics...what about filters...what do you use ?
Ohhh a FRAM!!!

Just kidding...

Amsoil SDF 57.
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Old Aug 7, 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....)
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 04:11 AM
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I use Toyota filters. They're a good filter for the money.
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Old Aug 8, 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....)
I am still working on the MOB problem. I can't find my original copy and I have contacted the author for another one.

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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 05:42 AM
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Purolator Pure One- $6 at Advanced Auto Parts. Many think this is a pretty good filter.
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Old Aug 8, 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.
Joel where did you get the CRC stuff? I know we're supposed to use ATF in the power steering so I've never seen that stuff.
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 06:11 AM
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Victor...
I got it at Checker. You can probably find an equivalent at Pep Boys or AutoZone.
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Old Aug 8, 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....)
There are two time when you do not want to run synthetic oil. First is in a rotory engine. Never do that.

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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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 06:18 AM
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change at 7500 miles
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