oil change - synthetic blend really?

[justanotherdrunk]

the local o'reilly auto parts had a special oil/ filter for $19.99 so i decided to do a change before the maintenance light came on at 4500 miles

then when completed noticed "synthetic blend" on the label. Somehow i doubt its true only because the real synthetic oils ive seen advertised are much more expensive

and whats this "high mileage" note about? for engines over 75000 ....


https://photos.smugmug.com/2016-Toyota-Yaris-SE/i-r3R4xPK/0/f3bc2234/L/20170716_123744-L.jpg

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[Captain Yaris]

All I know is that I pit some of that in my old Rav4 and it started smoking on startup. I have no idea if it was a direct result of that oil, but it had never done that before. I had 76,000 miles on a 1999 Rav4. Those engines were known for that problem though.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

That's not full synthetic. It's a blend of synthetic and conventional oil. I wouldn't use that for very long on your '16 since I believe full synthetic must be used. Also, I believe the manual calls for 0w-20 grade as well.