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synthetic oil?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MikeyD, Aug 22, 2009.

  1. Aug 22, 2009 at 9:42 AM
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    MikeyD

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    Im about to be due for a oil change and was wondering if i should change to synthetic oil. What is so much better about synthetic oil. Should i change to synthetic oil? Opinions please?
     
  2. Aug 22, 2009 at 9:53 AM
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    WilsonTheDog

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  6. Aug 22, 2009 at 10:47 AM
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    There will be more opinions on this then there are oil brands,,,,. :crapstorm:

    Bottom line is: Change your oil on a regular basis (with filter and DON"T ASK which brand filter as you'll start another war) 3~5k miles.

    You can't go wrong. Plus look at the other threads that are listed.

    Yuma Taco,
     
  7. Aug 22, 2009 at 11:16 AM
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    so there is 2 of us now :anonymous:. and i was thinking since when did i make this thread? lol
     

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