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| View Poll Results: Which Fully Synthetic Motor oil do u use? | |||
| Mobil One |
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78 | 48.75% |
| Castro Synthec |
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12 | 7.50% |
| Royal Purple |
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21 | 13.13% |
| Vavloline |
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13 | 8.13% |
| Redline |
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3 | 1.88% |
| Motul |
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7 | 4.38% |
| Toyota Factory Synthetic |
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8 | 5.00% |
| PennZoil |
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12 | 7.50% |
| Penrite |
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0 | 0% |
| Generic(Exxon,Shell) or Other |
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12 | 7.50% |
| Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 160. You may not vote on this poll | |||
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#1 |
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Not to open a can of worms with this post, but I'm wondering if the added expense of Synthetic Motor oil is a waste of money in the yaris. Toyota recommends oil changes at 5000 mile intervals and has yet to recommend the use of synthetic in this particular engine. They do suggest that once synthetic is used to continue the use through the life of the car. Being that this is an economy car and we all bought her because of the lack of cost with upkeep why move to the cost of sythetic oil. I change my oil every 4500 to 5000 miles at the dealer because he runs oil change specials, 40 bucks for an oil, filter and tire rotation, and toyota trained techs do the work. I have over 49000 miles on my girl and get 36 mpg in the winter with no hard starts and 41 during the summer. Unless I see a post that shows me that there's an increase in mpg and reduction of wear on the engine I think I'll stay with the convetional oil at this point until and if I start doing my own oil changes again.
Again not to start a posting war just my two cents worth. |
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You'll do fine with the dealership oil changes. All makers that offer both always state that their synthetic outperforms the conventional, so it's a no brainer for me.
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Do what works best for you. What we are seeing in this thread is a lot of opinion and individual results, but I have yet to see any links to verified studies not sponsored by a particular oil company. There seems to be a lot of badmouthing of Mobile-1, but I've used it for years and have yet to have any engine damage because of it. I am not saying it is the best oil out there, it probably isn't; but it also isn't as bad as some claim. And there are a lot of other variables that factor into increased MPG results, not all associated with oil. As long as you are doing regular interval oil changes within the guidelines of the manufacturer, you will be alright... |
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I've always used Castrol, no particular reason other then always being able to get good prices on it. But after this threat, I'm considering changing it to Mobil 1
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As long as you are doing regular interval oil changes within the guidelines of the manufacturer, you will be alright...
Couldn't have said it any better. I've driven most of my vehicles to the 150000 mile mark and all ran as good as the day I bought them. My point was why increase the cost of operation with this vehicle when if you follow Toyota's guidelines she in all probability will go 200,000 with little or no work other than routine maintenence. Do what works for you and gets your girl to the 200,000 plus mark without added expense. |
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#7 |
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Location: CA east bay
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Val. full synth 5-20.
I have been using this for years, I can not atest to any of the other ones since I dont use them. But going from regular to full synth is a big difference. |
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#8 |
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just put in some pennzoil platinum 5w-30. hope to see a big difference from the dino oil!
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I didn't see any noticable improvement in fuel economy when I switched to synthetic. But I do my own service, plus Pennzoil Platinum 5W30 at 3.99 (O'Reilly's) a quart it's too good of a deal to pass on.
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#10 |
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It is dino oil, but its been severe hydroprocessed. But it's suppose to be one of the best grpIII oils out there as is Valvoline Synpower. Let us know how it runs!
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For those of you who know any advance auto part store, they are having this special thru April 22nd. 5 Quarts of CASTROL Full Synthetic Motor Oil AND a K&N Performance Oil Filter for $24.99 plus applicable taxes. I'm not sure if it's nationwide. I leave in south florida and they are having the special here. I encorage those who want to find out more, to check their website and check by putting your zip code.
Here is the link http://advanceauto.shoplocal.com/adv...26ViewMode%3d0 I hope this helps!
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Isnt the K&N filter just a STP with a nut welded on the bottom? A company "Champion Labs" make the Bosch and Mobil-1 and K&N and Delco and most the no-name brands like Supertech for wallmart. That is a good deal you talk about, but I wouldnt pay over 10-$ for a 4$ filter with K&N's name on it. Just remeber Castrol Syntec is not real synthetic oil, It called group III severe hydroprocessed. If you want the real stuff you need Motul 300v, or Total Quartz Future 9000.
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It's all good bro! For the price, I still think is a good deal, specially, nowadays, that EVERYBODY or at least most people are doing everything to save a buck or two!
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Where's Asmoil on that list?
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Drives: 2008 Yaris HB M/T Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: DFW, TX
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Q-Horsepower. Not on the list, but qualifies for the highest spec in the EU. Can't remember the alphabet soup/number that was used, but its different from API and SAE ratings.
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#16 |
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Location: Georgia
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Redline in my 09 Yaris andm Mobil1 15000mi extended drain oil in my 300 000mi Echo.
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#17 |
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Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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I've been using Mobil1 since it was first introduced in the 70s. Scamsoil not making the list is amusing. I'd steer clear of any company promoting 4 ball wear test results for *engine oil*!
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#18 |
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Location: CA
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PennZoil regular lol
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