Synthetic Oil

[static808]

would like to use the amsoil, but they're hard to come by in our area, so we'll have to order some in bulk online. quick question: how long can you store new bottles of oil?? can i keep quarts of new oil stored in my garage, or should i try to buy oil only when its time for a change?? thanks for any input!!

--B

[07WYarisRS]

The oil has a VERY long shelf life.
I buy mine buy the cases for my shop and it often sits on the shelf for a year or two depending on the type of oil.

Amsoil says 5 years to almost infinity depending on storage and if the contraiers are opened

http://www.sinwal.com/data/storage_a...helf%20life%22

You can buy amsoil LOTS of places, check the yellow pages first
Or
If you want I can give you the name of my Amsoil guy. He is an aerospace enginner and knows more about oils and engines then just about anyone I know.
He can even set you up with discounts if you wish. Awesome guy to deal with.

[argylesocks]

i hurd that Toyotal uses a "special" filter.
are you guys using the factory fitlers with synthetic... or are you goign aftermarket filter as well???

my old mech. recommended (in my saab) to stick with the saab filter, but still use Mobil1.

[tomjasz]

Originally Posted by argylesocks

i hurd that Toyotal uses a "special" filter.
are you guys using the factory fitlers with synthetic... or are you goign aftermarket filter as well???

my old mech. recommended (in my saab) to stick with the saab filter, but still use Mobil1.

I buy my Toyota filers by the case and keep the reciepts and careful maintenance records.

(how can vegans avoid foods produced with animal products?)

[argylesocks]

Originally Posted by tomjasz

(how can vegans avoid foods produced with animal products?)

easy. read the ingrediants. read online to find out which companys dont test on animals.

now if you mean, can a person be 100% vegan? no.
but that doesnt mean i just give up. for me, i do my best to reduce any form of animal cruelty wherever i can - and i can feel good about that :)

[ketel0ne]

The dealer is changing mine over to synthetic today at the 5k mile service. They had no issue with doing so.

[tomjasz]

Originally Posted by argylesocks

easy. read the ingrediants. read online to find out which companys dont test on animals.

now if you mean, can a person be 100% vegan? no.
but that doesnt mean i just give up. for me, i do my best to reduce any form of animal cruelty wherever i can - and i can feel good about that :)

I was just curious since the primary fertilizers used in organic foods are bone meal blod meal and chicken feathers. Pretty much makes me nut. The idea with organic was to create healthier foods and then growers turn around and use fertilzers comprised of dead diseased and road kill....go figure...congratulations on your committment...

[07WYarisRS]

Originally Posted by argylesocks

i hurd that Toyotal uses a "special" filter.
are you guys using the factory fitlers with synthetic... or are you goign aftermarket filter as well???

my old mech. recommended (in my saab) to stick with the saab filter, but still use Mobil1.

Toyota filters are some of the worst...

A filter is a filter
Some are better then others but they all do bacically the same thing.
there is nothing special about Toyota filters.

I usually use WIX or Purolator

check out this Filter test
http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/oil_filter_test.html

[tomjasz]

Originally Posted by 07WYarisRS

Toyota filters are some of the worst...

Please provide any reference you might have?

[07WYarisRS]

Originally Posted by tomjasz

Please provide any reference you might have?

http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/oil_filter_test.html

[dandj]

I haven't heard this of toyota but of other brands of cars that have a terrible (own brand ) filter and these cars are known oil burners. I also like wix and purolator. Could you give us the numbers of these please as I haven't even looked yet for an 07 Yaris.

[dandj]

At any rate here are the #'s for purolator PL14476, WIX 51394

[07WYarisRS]

Nobody said they were bad for the car.

filter is a filter as long as they are all within' specs (bypass PSI, flow rates etc)
Some just have better quality then others.
if Toyota filters were top notch they would not offer a performance filter upgrade.

[Violin]

AMSOIL might be good for 35,000 miles but doesn't the filter still need to be changed more often?

[07WYarisRS]

Originally Posted by Violin

AMSOIL might be good for 35,000 miles but doesn't the filter still need to be changed more often?

Depends on the filters

Yes cheaper ones should be changed more often, but the amsoil filters are good for 35,000 miles
I use wix filters (NAPA / UAP) and change mine every 6 months.

[tomjasz]

Originally Posted by 07WYarisRS

Depends on the filters

Yes cheaper ones should be changed more often, but the amsoil filters are good for 35,000 miles
I use wix filters (NAPA / UAP) and change mine every 6 months.

Amsoil and thier filters are good to 35,000 miles WITH TESTING!!!

[07WYarisRS]

Originally Posted by tomjasz

Amsoil and thier filters are good to 35,000 miles WITH TESTING!!!

Service Life
AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters are guaranteed for 25,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first, when used in conjunction with AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil. AMSOIL recommends changing the oil filter at the time of oil change.

If used in conjunction with AMSOIL Motor Oil that is being changed at intervals less than 25,000 miles, the EaO Filter should be changed at the same time. AMSOIL EaO Filters are not guaranteed for 25,000 miles when used with any oil other than AMSOIL Motor Oil and should be changed according to vehicle OEM recommendations.

Amsoil is good FAR beyond 35,000 miles with testing.

I change my Wix/purolator filters every 6 months and that works out to about 12-15,000km
I've cut open my filters and inspected them and they were no way even close to being plugged up at that time.

[ketel0ne]

Instanteous improvement in FE just by switching to Mobil 1 from the factory oil at 5k miles.