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Was 70K miles to late to switch to Sythetic Oil

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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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Question Was 70K miles to late to switch to Sythetic Oil

Hopefully i did not make a huge mistake. I just bought a 97 4runner with 70 K miles. I changed all the fluids and the timing belt. I usually use Mobile One Sythetic for oil changes so without thinking i but it in my 4runner. I have only but 10 miles on the engine since Synthetic oil. Should i switch back to Regular so i don't blow any seals? or just keep running Syn.

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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 09:32 AM
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I switched my 97 over to amsoil last summer, was at about 90k when I did it. No leaks or issues after about 5k miles. I would be surprised if you have any problems, and I certainly wouldn't bother changing it unless you notice leaks.

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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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I believe that only in the most extremely high mileage cases will this synthetic 'leak' myth hold true. I asked one of our product engineers at WIX Filtration, my employer, about this concept, and he laughed it off. You won't have any problems.
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 09:38 AM
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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U Guys Rock....thanks
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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Yes Mailry. Yes we do.
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