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Motor Oil Analysis

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Timicha, Apr 17, 2009.

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What kind of oil do you use?

  1. Synthetic Oil

    409 vote(s)
    73.2%

  2. Partially Synthetic

    26 vote(s)
    4.7%

  3. Conventional Oil (non Synthetic)

    124 vote(s)
    22.2%
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  1. Apr 17, 2009 at 9:15 PM
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    Timicha

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    Timicha [OP] Timicha

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    Hey everyone I am posting this to see how many of you use synthetic oil and how many of you use conventional oil. This is for a technical report that i am doing for my technical writing class and posting your opinions will help me out greatly.
    Thanks,
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    Timicha, Apr 17, 2009
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  2. Apr 17, 2009 at 9:16 PM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    I use Mobil 1 Fully Synthetic. Its always given good protection, and my oil samples always come back really good.
     
    chris4x4, Apr 17, 2009
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  3. Apr 17, 2009 at 9:19 PM
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    Timicha

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    alright cool i posted a poll and it would be awesome if you voted on it!
    Thanks!
     
    Timicha, Apr 17, 2009
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  4. Apr 17, 2009 at 9:39 PM
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    MY50cal

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    Yep.
    X2 :thumbsup:
     
    MY50cal, Apr 17, 2009
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  5. Apr 17, 2009 at 10:11 PM
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    DanGer

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    I used penzoil platinum synthetic since It was all i could get at school but I am switching to mobile 1 at my 30k maintenance
     
    DanGer, Apr 17, 2009
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  6. Apr 17, 2009 at 10:30 PM
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    RelentlessFab

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    Mobil 1 5-30 full synthetic here.
     
    RelentlessFab, Apr 17, 2009
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  7. Apr 17, 2009 at 10:33 PM
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    JJ Customs

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    Valvoline Durablend. I have thought about going to a full synthetic but I have used this oil in my 97 Tacoma with 140K with no issues.
     
    JJ Customs, Apr 17, 2009
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  8. Apr 17, 2009 at 10:49 PM
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    ArkTacomaFan

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    I just bought my Tacoma last month, but I put Royal Purple in it today. I like it so far.
     
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  9. Apr 17, 2009 at 10:52 PM
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    Ghost96Romeo

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    Ghost96Romeo, Apr 17, 2009
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  10. Apr 17, 2009 at 10:58 PM
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    I have been running Mobile 1 full synthetic since 3k.
     
    SC4333, Apr 17, 2009
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  11. Apr 18, 2009 at 6:45 AM
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    JM76

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    bone stock save for the block lift that came on it with the open country m/t.
    got the truck last year with 24k, used valvoline full synthetic 5w30 since, changed every 5k.
     
    JM76, Apr 18, 2009
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  12. Apr 18, 2009 at 8:00 AM
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    AK27

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    will be switching to mobil-1 this weekend!
     
    AK27, Apr 18, 2009
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  13. Apr 18, 2009 at 2:08 PM
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    I use either Mobil 1 or Pennzoil Platinum - which ever one is cheaper at the time.
     
    gdawg25, Apr 18, 2009
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  14. Apr 18, 2009 at 5:26 PM
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    Mobil 1 5w-30 since 1000 miles.
    Going to Mobil 0w-40 next change
     
    BlueT, Apr 18, 2009
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  15. Apr 18, 2009 at 5:42 PM
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    A 40wt. is a bit too thick, dont ya think?
     
    chris4x4, Apr 18, 2009
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  16. Apr 18, 2009 at 6:23 PM
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    Amsoil 5w-30, switched over at 3,800 miles. We have somewhat extreme temp.swings here and it sounded like that is where this oil performs very well. Happy so far...
     
    emmitt, Apr 18, 2009
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  17. Apr 19, 2009 at 10:35 AM
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    Mobil 1 - 5W-30
     
    neslerrah, Apr 19, 2009
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  18. Apr 19, 2009 at 11:35 AM
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    amsoil 0w 30 extended life,every 25,000 miles.good stuff.
     
    pataco, Apr 19, 2009
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  19. Apr 21, 2009 at 2:01 AM
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    Timicha

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    thanks everyone, has any of you used conventional oil and then switch to synthetic? can you tell a difference if you have and if so what are they.
     
    Timicha, Apr 21, 2009
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  20. Apr 21, 2009 at 3:10 PM
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    synthetics all the way around, front and rear end, engine, transmission, transfer case. amsoil good stuff and great price through my brother (dealer)
     
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