synthetic oil in my new Tundra?

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Jeff Olsen

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• Jan 30, 2006

• #1

I will need to do the first oil change in my new Tundra fairly soon here.
I'm inclined to go with Mobil One. Any reason not to? The few extra
dollars is not an issue (not that I'm rich, just that an extra $40 a year
doesn't matter if it's better for my engine).

-jeff

 

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websurfer

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• Jan 30, 2006

• #2

"Jeff Olsen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:C00328C8.19784%[email protected]...
>I will need to do the first oil change in my new Tundra fairly soon here.
> I'm inclined to go with Mobil One. Any reason not to? The few extra
> dollars is not an issue (not that I'm rich, just that an extra $40 a year
> doesn't matter if it's better for my engine).
>
> -jeff
>
Jeff,

It's the best thing you can do for it... Go for it.

 

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Jeff B

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• Jan 30, 2006

• #3

If you live in a cold climate like I do it's the best thing for it...... for
this reason alone is why our Yukon XL and Jeep Wrangler gets it..... @ -20
to -30 below zero, it takes a little too long for my likings for regular
dino oil to make it's way thru the motor on start up.....

Jeff B In Maine
(not that it's been THAT cold up here this year....) =-/

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"Jeff Olsen" wrote in message
>I will need to do the first oil change in my new Tundra fairly soon here.
> I'm inclined to go with Mobil One. Any reason not to? The few extra
> dollars is not an issue (not that I'm rich, just that an extra $40 a year
> doesn't matter if it's better for my engine).
>
> -jeff

 

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Lon

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• Jan 31, 2006

• #4

Synthetics also have far better hot temperature viscosity control and
stability. Good idea if you tow with it or cruise the Tehachapi Loop
often. Plus you *might* notice just a small amount better gas mileage.



Jeff B proclaimed:

> If you live in a cold climate like I do it's the best thing for it...... for
> this reason alone is why our Yukon XL and Jeep Wrangler gets it..... @ -20
> to -30 below zero, it takes a little too long for my likings for regular
> dino oil to make it's way thru the motor on start up.....
>
> Jeff B In Maine
> (not that it's been THAT cold up here this year....) =-/
>
> ===============================================================
> "Jeff Olsen" wrote in message
>
>>I will need to do the first oil change in my new Tundra fairly soon here.
>>I'm inclined to go with Mobil One. Any reason not to? The few extra
>>dollars is not an issue (not that I'm rich, just that an extra $40 a year
>>doesn't matter if it's better for my engine).
>>
>>-jeff
>
>
>

 

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HarryHydro

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• Feb 1, 2006

• #5

Hi Jeff:
I'm a heavy user of synthetic since I put it in my motorcycle! Not
that it requires it, but after the warrantee timed out, KTM (make) sent
me synthetic oil (and a back pack).
Now, I know I've read a long time ago that Mobil One was one of the
worst synthetics, and that some conventional oils were better! I think
Foxhead was one. I use Amsoil now, which I think is one of the bests,
if not THE best. The bike shifts so much easier, cranks and starts
faster, stays cleaner, etc.
Harry

 

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Jay m

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• Feb 2, 2006

• #6

hi-MOBIL 10/40W was the "old standard".

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[email protected]

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• Feb 3, 2006

• #7

"just that an extra $40 a year ..." makes me say that you'll break even
or even come out ahead just in better gas milage. Which option are you
thinking about? If you go for the longest oil change interval option,
(15,000 miles) you'll save down time as well. With superior filters,
ie. Ea this shouldn't be a problem.

 

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NiKoLaS

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• Feb 4, 2006

• #8

when i rebuilt the enge in my 94 full size blazer 350..i started using
amsoil ...in my opinn its the best you can get..but it is kindsa
pricy..i also have high regards to castrol syntec oils...but i dont care
for mobil at all

 

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bluemarble

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• Feb 15, 2006

• #9

go with the synthetic oil. your motor will be happy and clean longer. I got
352,000 on my Lincoln useing synthetic oil.

 

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Jeff Olsen

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• Feb 16, 2006

• #10

in article [email protected],
bluemarble at [email protected] wrote on 2/15/06 11:35 AM:

> go with the synthetic oil. your motor will be happy and clean longer. I got
> 352,000 on my Lincoln useing synthetic oil.
>

Thanks! I think I will.

(boy, if a Lincoln goes 352K miles, a Toyota should go like a zillion!)

-jeff