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Synthetic motor oil? Yes or no

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Fisherman983, Dec 16, 2018.

  1. Dec 16, 2018 at 5:00 PM
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    Fisherman983

    Fisherman983 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Is there a sticky for this info?
    If not, what are the pros and cons of switching to synthetic motor oil

    Or swapping all fluids to synthetic for that matter
     
  2. Dec 16, 2018 at 5:10 PM
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    TOMB

    TOMB Well-Known Member

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    Changed all drain plugs to Dimple Magnetic plugs UNI filter on air pump
    2013 Sport
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    Pennzoil 5-30 Plat
    Toyota oil filter (sometimes)
    Fram Ultra 3600( larger filter) most times
    Mobil 1 75-90 syn gear oil Front and Rear diff-- same in transfer case
    Change myself, twice a year ,Just after Thanksgiving then change after Easter . Then repeat aprox 5=6000 miles each
    Original owner 54000 mile
    Oil is personal choice others will chime in

    TOMB
     
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  3. Dec 16, 2018 at 5:12 PM
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    thewarriordinghy

    thewarriordinghy General Lee's Titan

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    Napa synthetic and Napa gold filters here... No problems yet 171k miles
     
  4. Dec 16, 2018 at 5:22 PM
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    BillsSR5

    BillsSR5 Looking out for #1

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    you already have all synthetics in your truck https://media.giphy.com/media/cGaLaTKetImZO/giphy.gif
     
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