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Synthetic oil

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Dark Knight, Dec 16, 2008.

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which synthetic do you use?

  1. Royal Purple

    221 vote(s)
    7.3%

  2. Mobil 1

    1,984 vote(s)
    65.8%

  3. Castrol

    321 vote(s)
    10.6%

  4. Other, please specify.

    491 vote(s)
    16.3%
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  1. Mar 28, 2010 at 3:05 PM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    I think Bobisthecoffeeguy.com did some tests, and found that the Base Starbucks coffee, is very similar in performance to the DD coffee. However, when adding a few extra Espresso shots to the Starbucks coffee, the performance improves WAY beyond the DD coffee.
     
    chris4x4, Mar 28, 2010
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  2. Mar 28, 2010 at 3:20 PM
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    george3

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    I've read on TW that Bobisthecoffeeguy.com gives very good service. I would recommend him to the rest of the posters.[​IMG]
     
    george3, Mar 28, 2010
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  3. Mar 28, 2010 at 3:55 PM
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    NAAC3TACO

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    Yea, but is it available in a synthetic?:D
     
    NAAC3TACO, Mar 28, 2010
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  4. Mar 28, 2010 at 5:32 PM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    I think the Sugar is....:p
     
    chris4x4, Mar 28, 2010
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  5. Mar 31, 2010 at 5:25 AM
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    09prerunMH

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    I stick with major brands and get whatever is on sale......oil and coffee that is.
     
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  6. Mar 31, 2010 at 1:16 PM
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    Dark_Taco

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    DD coffee for me and PP.... However, I have some M1 in the garage waiting for my next oil change. :D
     
    Dark_Taco, Mar 31, 2010
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  7. Mar 31, 2010 at 1:21 PM
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    NAAC3TACO

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    We don't have DD in Reno.:mad: There's a lot of Starbucks around here though.
     
    NAAC3TACO, Mar 31, 2010
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  8. Mar 31, 2010 at 1:33 PM
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    Studies have shown that when told one vodka cost more then the other, (in a blind taste test) people agreed the higher dollar one tasted better. Because of Perception. Just sayin'
     
    dmac11, Mar 31, 2010
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  9. Mar 31, 2010 at 2:15 PM
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    Dark_Taco

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    Thats why I tell my wife I'm so much better then other guys! :D
     
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  10. Mar 31, 2010 at 4:04 PM
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    All you DD coffee lovers -- try the nutty blend enjoyed by Austin Powers.
     
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  11. Mar 31, 2010 at 5:13 PM
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  12. Apr 6, 2010 at 3:13 PM
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    sorry to bring up an old thread...but i'm gunna be changing my oil over to sythetic mobil 1 in my 2010 for it's first oil change....the auto parts store has one of those deals for mobil 1 with a mobil 1 filter....just curious and i'm sure it's all a personal preference, but is there any benefit to using a toyota filter/vs a mobil 1 filter? i know the toyota one is longer, but if there's not huge benefit, then i'll just use the mobil 1 filter....
     
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  13. Apr 6, 2010 at 3:31 PM
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    NAAC3TACO

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    The Mobil 1 filter is an excellent filter. It filters down to 10 microns like the K&N (same filter). I would use it.
     
    NAAC3TACO, Apr 6, 2010
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  14. Apr 6, 2010 at 3:34 PM
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    None currently, but I would like a better sounding exhaust and perhaps a cold air pack and some color coded step bars
    I agree, I don't use Mobil 1 filters but if they offer it with the oil for a good price, do it, as they are a very good filter. None of our stores in my area offer the oil and filter deal, if they did I would get it.

    Jeff, 06, V6, SR5 , 6spd, Radiant Red.
     
    Jeff, Apr 6, 2010
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  15. Apr 8, 2010 at 6:43 PM
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    not the same filter,
    I've seperated the filters on a lathe and the elements are clearly different..
    The K&N uses the same element as the Napa gold, Purolator and Wix..
     
    Chris D., Apr 8, 2010
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  16. Apr 9, 2010 at 4:15 AM
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    Jeff

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    None currently, but I would like a better sounding exhaust and perhaps a cold air pack and some color coded step bars
    Wix, IMHO has always made top quality filters of all kinds, I have a couple of friends who have hvy duty tow and contructions trucks and they use Wix filters as part of their regualar maint.
    Jeff, 06,V6 SR5
     
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  17. Apr 9, 2010 at 6:30 AM
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  18. Apr 9, 2010 at 7:36 AM
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    You may be right, but I was basing my info on this.

    http://knizefamily.net/minimopar/oilfilters/index.html
     
    NAAC3TACO, Apr 9, 2010
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  19. Apr 12, 2010 at 12:24 PM
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    I ran Mobil 1 with Mobil 1 or Amsoil with Amsoil in my Dakota 9000 mile intervals.

    I will be switching to either combo at 1000 miles

    DD coffee, LOL
    There are at least 7 in a 5 mile radius of my house.

    Dark Roast with a turbo.
     
    bruinsrme, Apr 12, 2010
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  20. Apr 12, 2010 at 4:53 PM
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