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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. Dec 28, 2008 at 2:55 PM
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    WilsonTheDog

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    Oil change next weekend or maybe New Years day. I did notice that PP has now gone up in price at WalMart from $19/5qts to $23. Mobil also went up from $23 to $26. They were both in stock at least but the thing that gets me is how much oil has gone down yet these prices are still up. Oh well, at least it helps my Exxon-Mobil stock.
     
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  2. Dec 28, 2008 at 9:52 PM
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  3. Dec 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
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  4. Dec 30, 2008 at 1:01 AM
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    I use Penzoil Platinum. If I can't find it, then M1.
     
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  5. Jan 18, 2009 at 5:46 PM
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    gdawg25

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    Well I just got back from Wal-mart...was about to buy some Mobil 1 - 5L jug for $41 - but then I noticed a 4.4L jug of Pennzoil Platinum for only $21. Sweet deal if you ask me!
     
    gdawg25, Jan 18, 2009
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  6. Jan 18, 2009 at 6:05 PM
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    Monkeysuncle

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    A good thing to think of is,....just change it often. Synthetic, conventional, EVOO, just change it on a regular basis.= AOK
     
    Monkeysuncle, Jan 18, 2009
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  7. Jan 18, 2009 at 7:50 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    Yeah I use PP as well from wal-mart. I wonder why most people use mobil 1?:confused:
     
    DeeKay21, Jan 18, 2009
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  8. Jan 18, 2009 at 9:55 PM
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    I usually run M1, but like everyone else, Walmart was all out so I went with Castrol Syntec this last oil change.
     
    Snyperx, Jan 18, 2009
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  9. Jan 18, 2009 at 10:55 PM
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    tacoholic

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    I put Mobil1 10W-30 full synthetic in my Mazda3 and notice jack crap difference.
    The damn thing's slow no matter what, that's why I'm working on picking up a Tacoma! TRD Sport FTW!
     
    tacoholic, Jan 18, 2009
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  10. Jan 19, 2009 at 5:39 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
    Tacoholic, Mobil 1 or any syn is not going to improve your vehicle other than increased protection for the engine. Speed wise the only way to increase performance is the tried and true methods. The engine is an air pump, more air in and out and you get increased performance. More air in, means a change in having a better intake and exhaust system as well as an adjustment in spark and fuel delivery, via your on board computer.
    No question that Mazda or other tuners can provide you with 30-50 horsepower, just thru add ons.
    Mobil 1 or any syn will help protect the engine at higher rpms and increased load.

    As far as Mobil 1 price wise, no question $41 per 5 qts, even in Canadian $$$ is a bit more than down in the lower 48. Not sure what the exchange rate is.
    Our WalMarts raised there prices on Mobil 1 from $ 21 per 5qts to $26, while other syn's stayed the same price.
    I usually change my oil twice a year and buy just enough for our two cars , along with their oil filters.

    Jeff, 06,V6, SR5, 6spd, 4x4 Radiant Red Bone stock.
     
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  11. Jan 19, 2009 at 7:27 AM
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    Honestly, I just use the cheapest dino oil I can find. I have used Amsoil only because our racing group gets a nice discount. But if you have an older truck with loads of miles on it, its probably better to use regular oil since the synthetic stuff seems to blow by a lot easier. I ran Amsoil in my 200k+ truck and it used more oil than when it ran regular oil.
     
    bobwilson1977, Jan 19, 2009
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  12. Jan 19, 2009 at 8:20 AM
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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
    Yes that is true , it is, in general, not recommended to put syn oil in a high mileage vehicle, that has not had syn oil in it over its lifetime.
    For the most part many of the forum members are dealing with low mileage/new vehicles ....
    Jeff 06,V6, SR5 6spd
     
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  13. Jan 19, 2009 at 8:22 AM
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    I have used Mobil 1 for years, currently switching everything to Pennzoil based on cost, availablility, and analysis data.
     
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  14. Jan 19, 2009 at 10:43 AM
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    I run straight 30W I drain out of my my tractor when it gets old.

    Just kidding!:D
    I use Amsoil since it's a hair cheaper for me than Mobil 1. A lot easier to get currently since Mobil 1 is in shortage. I'll run either.


    I used to put a strong magnet duct taped to the oil filter on previous vehicles. I don't any longer. Maybe I don't care anymore, or I'm just lazy. Like Jeff said, Not really a big deal anymore.
     
    CtryBoyInMT, Jan 19, 2009
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  15. Jan 19, 2009 at 12:42 PM
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    True. It made it idle smoother because of the thicker oil but other than that I didn't notice any difference and didn't/don't expect to. It's a small I4 so being underpowered is what it does and how it shall live...just with somebody else when I sell it. muahaha!!
     
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  16. Jan 19, 2009 at 8:33 PM
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    I use Schaeffer 7000 - check them out at Schaefferoil.com. Outstanding products and cheaper than alot of the other synthetics out there. Will change out ATF and Diff soon with their stuff.
     
    wesselski, Jan 19, 2009
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  17. Jan 19, 2009 at 8:42 PM
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    Motorcycle consumer news which I believe No longer publishes a magazine did an independent study years ago. Mobil 1 came out on top. Also if Tacoma owners didn't already know stay away from Fram oil filters.
     
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  18. Jan 21, 2009 at 5:27 PM
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    I use Amsoil but if you dont wanna spend that kind of dough then Id go with Mobil1. Its almost as good as AMSoil and its easier to find.
     
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  19. Jan 21, 2009 at 6:22 PM
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    Amsoil 0w-30 good stuff and I am a dealer so its is not to bad on price and the intervals for changing oil are a nice bonus
     
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  20. Jan 21, 2009 at 9:15 PM
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    Never used one. I run a Purolater PureONE filter.
     
    Snyperx, Jan 21, 2009
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