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Old 04-06-2006, 09:17 PM   #19
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Heck, neglect the sucker, and when it blows up, swap the 1.8 into it...
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Old 04-07-2006, 09:01 AM   #20
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Heck, neglect the sucker, and when it blows up, swap the 1.8 into it...
Heck, if you are going to swap an engine in why not go all the way and drop a MkIV Twin Turbo Supra engine in the back and make it rwd.
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Old 04-07-2006, 12:26 PM   #21
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Heck, if you are going to swap an engine in why not go all the way and drop a MkIV Twin Turbo Supra engine in the back and make it rwd.

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Old 04-08-2006, 12:48 PM   #22
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I also got free life time oil change at Country Hills Toyota as well. I think celica girl got it as well.
That's awesome...I was stunned and made the salesman repeat it to me three times...great perk. BTW, has celica girl got her car yet? She's probably out burning fuel this weekend like I did the first day I got mine. Suddenly, I had so many errands to run that day...he he.
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Old 04-08-2006, 11:22 PM   #23
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That's awesome...I was stunned and made the salesman repeat it to me three times...great perk. BTW, has celica girl got her car yet? She's probably out burning fuel this weekend like I did the first day I got mine. Suddenly, I had so many errands to run that day...he he.

I'am not sure if she got her's yet. She'll probably post some pics soon if she did get it. Make sure you post yours soon, can't wait to see it.
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Old 04-09-2006, 09:57 PM   #24
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i went in for my first oil change at roughly 6500km. my next service is not due until 14,500km, so 8000km interval or 6 months. i will most likely do my own oil/filter changes at the 10k, and 15k intervals just to keep things easily trackable. at the 15k interval, i will be going to a synthetic oil

had i known that my first service was not free, i would have done the oil change myself and save myself the $20 difference.
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Old 04-09-2006, 10:25 PM   #25
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hey ron, what are the advantages of synthetic oil, and why are you waiting until 15k?
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Old 04-10-2006, 02:15 AM   #26
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a full synthetic oil is better at lubricating the engine parts, and has detergents and other additives to help the motor run cleaner reducing carbon build up. it is also more durable than conventional dino oil, allowing oil change intervals to increase.

it is recommended to switch to a synthetic after 12-15k km's so that the rings are properly seated in the motor. the initial break-in for the motor is 1000-1500km's according to the manual, but the actual break-in continues on until 12-15k km's. if you switch to a synthetic too soon, its superior lubricating properties may cause the rings to not fully seat as well as with a dino oil.

for older high mileage (200k and up) cars that have been using dino oil all along, switching to a synthetic may actually cause leaking to occur as the detergents in the synthetic oil 'cleans' out any build ups and deposits internally which may be preventing oil leaks. so older cars that have been on dino oil all along, are recommended generally to stick with dino oil.
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Old 04-10-2006, 06:42 AM   #27
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a full synthetic oil is better at lubricating the engine parts, and has detergents and other additives to help the motor run cleaner reducing carbon build up. it is also more durable than conventional dino oil, allowing oil change intervals to increase.

it is recommended to switch to a synthetic after 12-15k km's so that the rings are properly seated in the motor. the initial break-in for the motor is 1000-1500km's according to the manual, but the actual break-in continues on until 12-15k km's. if you switch to a synthetic too soon, its superior lubricating properties may cause the rings to not fully seat as well as with a dino oil.

for older high mileage (200k and up) cars that have been using dino oil all along, switching to a synthetic may actually cause leaking to occur as the detergents in the synthetic oil 'cleans' out any build ups and deposits internally which may be preventing oil leaks. so older cars that have been on dino oil all along, are recommended generally to stick with dino oil.
I don't agree 100% on the old car scenario. I agree it CAN cause leaking, but it also cleans up the engine, it runs smoother and you get better milage, due to less friction from the synthetic. I think the pro's outweigh the con's on an older engine. It'll keep it running longer. The leak that you may see in theory, shouldn't be much more than a slight leak, so it's not going to be a huge deal. Just my 2 cents though, not trying to argue.
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Old 04-10-2006, 09:22 AM   #28
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Also note some luxury car manufacturers like BMW and Mercedes deliver their vehicles to the dealerships with synthetic oil already in them.
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Old 04-10-2006, 10:20 AM   #29
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i've used synthetic mobile 1 oil in my two trucks for the last 10 years or longer. And my mechanic has mentioned that my engine is like brand new. That there is no sludge in the engine at all. They both still run very well so I guess I'm doing the right thing.
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Old 04-10-2006, 12:30 PM   #30
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I don't agree 100% on the old car scenario. I agree it CAN cause leaking, but it also cleans up the engine, it runs smoother and you get better milage, due to less friction from the synthetic. I think the pro's outweigh the con's on an older engine. It'll keep it running longer. The leak that you may see in theory, shouldn't be much more than a slight leak, so it's not going to be a huge deal. Just my 2 cents though, not trying to argue.
true, that is just a scenario. it doesnt happen all the time, but my last 2 cars before the yaris, were at 290k and 255k km's. both had been on dino oil for their life, and its not that dino oil doesnt work well. its just that synthetic works better. IF a leak was sprung from switching to synthetic, there really isnt any way to fix it without replacing seals, gaskets, etc etc. personally for me, the cons outweigh the pros. with a high mileage car, i just make sure the dino oil gets changed every 3-4k km's.
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Old 04-10-2006, 09:24 PM   #31
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thanks for the feedback guys
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Old 04-11-2006, 04:19 PM   #32
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Hey guys, for those who are in Ontario, I just received a new coupon that if I do my oil change before end of May or somethin' I receive a LED flashlight. If you did not receive the coupon, bug them now.
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Old 04-14-2006, 05:45 PM   #33
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Not going to get into the whole shpeel again, but synthetic oil sometimes leaks cause it "flows" better. It will seep out of spots that conventional oil won't. Because it flows better, it is better oil. Switch to it when you want, however in past posts Toyota recomends waiting til 16000KM. As far as oil change intervals, the more often the better. 5000K intervals will help your engine last longer, but if you are not going to keep the vehicle forever, 8000K will certainly not harm it.
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Old 06-02-2006, 12:55 AM   #34
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yeah, full synthetic oil will tend to "slip" by easier than non-snyth. but that only really matters on engines with alot of miles... i'm going to let the rings seat and the engine wear in properly and then go full synthetic
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Old 06-03-2006, 03:56 PM   #35
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Hey guys, for those who are in Ontario, I just received a new coupon that if I do my oil change before end of May or somethin' I receive a LED flashlight. If you did not receive the coupon, bug them now.
Yes, I have received mine too. I am in BC. I had my oil changed on June 1st. I stayed with conventional oil. The flashlight was probably one of the last few that the dealership had. I am glad I have acted fast enough. Thanks!
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Old 06-03-2006, 10:53 PM   #36
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how did you guys get the lifetime oil change? and my car won't be here until the 10th... do you think i will still be able to work that in? i live in Louisiana, USA
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