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When to start using synthetic

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by TacoDawgfan, Feb 11, 2011.

  1. Feb 11, 2011 at 2:41 PM
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    Is there a break in period or timeline to wait before switching to sythetic oil?

    Also, with my new purchase I have the 24 mt 24k service provided by Toyota. Will they let me run synthetic, and pay the difference? Has anyone done this? I'm not sure what's in the truck from the factory, I'm sure it is standard Toyota motor oil though.

    Also, should I use the Toyota synthetic? I like Mobil One.
     
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  2. Feb 11, 2011 at 2:44 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    You can run synthetic when ever you want.
     
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  3. Feb 11, 2011 at 2:45 PM
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  4. Feb 11, 2011 at 2:46 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Thank you my good man! :)
     
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  5. Feb 11, 2011 at 3:03 PM
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    I have always heard you should wait for the "break in period" if that really exist's anymore.
     
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  6. Feb 11, 2011 at 3:06 PM
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    Engines (in production vehicles) are broken in at the factory. You can run any synthetic you like right off the show room.
     
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  7. Feb 16, 2011 at 1:22 AM
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    Why is toyota giving me this 1000 mile break in time. That just for the transmission?

    They run em a bit, but break them in? And I don't want to get into this big stupid engine break in myth vs legend vs what the factory and ASE says. thing.
     
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