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Your best Synthetic Oil

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tacoguy, Feb 25, 2010.

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Best Synthetic oil for Tacoma

Poll closed Mar 27, 2010.

  1. Castrol Syntec

    14 vote(s)
    8.5%

  2. Castrol Edge

    4 vote(s)
    2.4%

  3. Mobil 1

    79 vote(s)
    48.2%

  4. Pennzoil Platinum

    8 vote(s)
    4.9%

  5. Valvoline SynPower

    8 vote(s)
    4.9%

  6. Amsoil

    22 vote(s)
    13.4%

  7. Redline

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Lucas

    2 vote(s)
    1.2%

  9. Eneos

    1 vote(s)
    0.6%

  10. Royal Purple

    26 vote(s)
    15.9%
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  1. Jun 12, 2019 at 11:31 AM
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    eon_blue

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    I switched to synthetic awhile ago. I had read at some point that it was more ideal for boosted engines because it holds up better over longer intervals, given how boosted engines tend to run more rich which effects the oil. But if you're changing every 3k with conventional then I doubt its something to worry about. I go every 5k with synthetic, if I wasn't supercharged I'd probably run it closer to 8k.
     
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  2. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:16 PM
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    1997tacomav6

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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger, 1.9” pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC TRD supercharger,(MUST DO) TRD supercharger ported, every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 2” pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks nerf bars, add a leaf for rear springs trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel,
    What oil are you using, Mobile 1? Is you motor burning oil if mobile 1 like others are saying
     
    1997tacomav6, Jun 12, 2019
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  3. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:17 PM
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    eon_blue

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    I use Pennzoil High Mileage 5w30 full synthetic, doesn't burn a drop or leak at all. I'm really only at 82k miles on the truck but because it's 15 years old I just put the high mileage formula in it every time.
     
    eon_blue, Jun 12, 2019
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  4. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:35 PM
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    82k.... Not fair
     
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  5. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:37 PM
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    Bought it with 24k three years ago :D bone stock minus the supercharger, looked fresh off the 04 factory floor.

    She's seen a lot of rough miles since then though lol.
     
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  6. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:59 PM
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    I run Whatever's on Sale, Synthetic. 7,500 mi changes Oem Filter

    Currently on Pennzoil High Mileage 10w-30
     
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