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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Patrickd, Oct 28, 2009.

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  1. Jun 25, 2011 at 1:18 PM
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    george3

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    OK, Please show me proof that a oil on sale for $3.80 is not as good as one at the stealership or from the pyramid scam for $10 or $15 a qt both with the same standard. Thanks for your reply. Always willing to learn.
     
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  2. Jun 25, 2011 at 4:03 PM
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    Amsoil Synthetic ASL 5w30 Oil, Amsoil ATL Fuel Efficient ATF, Amsoil Severe Gear 75w90 in front/rear diffs & transfer case.
    The "proof" is in the pudding.

    Just go to http://www.bobistheoilguy.com and look at their used oil analysis section/forum, as well as virgin oil analsysis section (oil that hasn't been used), and look at guys running synthetic oil with much longer than standard 5000 mile change intervals. You'll see a trend amongst people who run higher quality synthetic oil.

    Better yet, tear down your engine after 200,000 miles after having run good quality synthetic oil like Amsoil and on top of it having run like it's brand new for that entire time, the internal components will look like they're brand new as well.

    Even better - run it, and you WILL notice the difference in how your engine runs.

    Standards are 'MINIMUM' standards.
     
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  3. Jun 25, 2011 at 4:45 PM
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    My only options are dealership oil or pyramid scam (?) oil?

    What about just comparing generic oil with normal market synthetic oils like Pennzoil Platinum, Mobil 1, or Valvoline Syntec? Look at the references provide by the poster above here, or look at the effects of using cheap non-synthetic oil in engines with turbochargers. Non-synth oils coke up in high heat conditions much earlier than synth oils do. Non-synth oils leave more deposits and sludge in engines.

    Again, just because it meets the minimum standards for the API service mark (e.g. the starburst with SJ in it) does not mean that it is equivalent to another oil that happens to hold the same API mark.
     
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  4. Jun 25, 2011 at 4:54 PM
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    Thanks. I'll check out Bob. Everyone on here seem to think highly of him. Thanks again.
     
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  5. Jun 25, 2011 at 9:41 PM
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    Bob is the Prophet, and many are his followers. :)
     
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  6. Jul 1, 2011 at 8:20 AM
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    Honestly? Pennzoil, kept my old 1985 Toyota pickup(bought brand new in 85) runnin for 150k+ miles.. .I sold it and the guy still drives it..

    Have used it in all 3 Tacomas ive had (2006,2008, 2010 models)

    Pennzoil for me...
     
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  7. Jul 1, 2011 at 3:09 PM
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    I'm running motul 300v 5w30 at the moment. But I'll put it to you like this, if you wanna have a bang for the buck deal, go to wally world (or anyone else that has a sale on oil) pick up some mobile 1 and call it a day. fast and easy.
     
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  8. Jul 7, 2011 at 7:53 PM
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    Ive been running Royal Purple since mile 5000. I love the stuff, my grandfather ran it in his IMCA modified when he was alive so I kinda grew up on it. For for me my vote was for royal purple.
     
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  9. Jul 8, 2011 at 6:20 PM
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    Everyone has a opinion which oil is best.Most is probably good but honestly,is there really any bad oil out there to stay away from?I have heard of no engine failures from oil for years.
     
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  10. Jul 8, 2011 at 6:32 PM
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    my friends toyota tacoma is a 99 with 400k yes 400k he runs the walmart super tech non syn!! its a toyota it will rust b4 the motor dies
     
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  11. Jul 9, 2011 at 8:18 AM
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    Royal Purple is really good oil, the worst oil though is Pennzoil, would never put that shit in any of my vehicles! After Royal Purple I would say either Valvoline or Mobil 1
     
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  12. Jul 9, 2011 at 8:24 AM
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    lol :rolleyes: you must be thinking of Pennzoil cheap one with waxing from the 80's not the one now.
    do some more research ;)
     
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  13. Jul 9, 2011 at 9:23 AM
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    What is the problem with Pennzoil? Have you or someone you know had a engine failure because of it? I am not saying Pennzoil is good but I am wondering why you think it is bad since my Toyota dealer uses it for oil changes.They use the blended or full synthetic.
     
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  14. Jul 9, 2011 at 6:39 PM
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    same here mobil 1
     
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  16. Jul 12, 2011 at 11:44 AM
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    Says the guy with 28 posts....

    FYI for real oil info Bobistheoilguy has all the info you need, new and used oil analysis, etc...
     
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  17. Jul 17, 2011 at 7:57 AM
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  18. Jul 17, 2011 at 8:48 PM
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    ... YIKES ... and I was going to order some Amsoil next week too ... :eek:

    FWIW .... Royal Purple, Redline & Amsoil are my favorites. I do the oil about every 3 months or 3,000 miles and change the crush washer each time ... use Mobile 1 when I am out of other brands.
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  19. Jul 17, 2011 at 11:02 PM
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    Haven't done much (if any) research, have you? PP tests quite well. I would know since I've used it on my last two vehicles and tested on both.

    Not to mention, it also cost me $18, $5 cheaper than M1 (which is also a good oil I used for years), at Walmart on Saturday when I did my most recent oil change.
     
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  20. Jul 20, 2011 at 11:59 AM
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    Amsoil 5w-30 sig. Series and AE filter
    Change Once a year or 15,000 miles which ever comes first.
    I pay the few dollars to be a preferred customer and order it directly from Amsoil.
     
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