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Old January 30th 06, 04:37 AM posted to rec.autos.4x4
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Default synthetic oil in my new Tundra?

I will need to do the first oil change in my new Tundra fairly soon here.
I'm inclined to go with Mobil One. Any reason not to? The few extra
dollars is not an issue (not that I'm rich, just that an extra $40 a year
doesn't matter if it's better for my engine).

-jeff

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Old January 30th 06, 06:29 AM posted to rec.autos.4x4
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Default synthetic oil in my new Tundra?


"Jeff Olsen" > wrote in message
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>I will need to do the first oil change in my new Tundra fairly soon here.
> I'm inclined to go with Mobil One. Any reason not to? The few extra
> dollars is not an issue (not that I'm rich, just that an extra $40 a year
> doesn't matter if it's better for my engine).
>
> -jeff
>

Jeff,

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Old January 30th 06, 01:22 PM posted to rec.autos.4x4
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Default synthetic oil in my new Tundra?

If you live in a cold climate like I do it's the best thing for it...... for
this reason alone is why our Yukon XL and Jeep Wrangler gets it..... @ -20
to -30 below zero, it takes a little too long for my likings for regular
dino oil to make it's way thru the motor on start up.....

Jeff B In Maine
(not that it's been THAT cold up here this year....) =-/

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"Jeff Olsen" wrote in message
>I will need to do the first oil change in my new Tundra fairly soon here.
> I'm inclined to go with Mobil One. Any reason not to? The few extra
> dollars is not an issue (not that I'm rich, just that an extra $40 a year
> doesn't matter if it's better for my engine).
>
> -jeff



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Old January 31st 06, 04:29 AM posted to rec.autos.4x4
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Default synthetic oil in my new Tundra?

Synthetics also have far better hot temperature viscosity control and
stability. Good idea if you tow with it or cruise the Tehachapi Loop
often. Plus you *might* notice just a small amount better gas mileage.



Jeff B proclaimed:

> If you live in a cold climate like I do it's the best thing for it...... for
> this reason alone is why our Yukon XL and Jeep Wrangler gets it..... @ -20
> to -30 below zero, it takes a little too long for my likings for regular
> dino oil to make it's way thru the motor on start up.....
>
> Jeff B In Maine
> (not that it's been THAT cold up here this year....) =-/
>
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> "Jeff Olsen" wrote in message
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>>I will need to do the first oil change in my new Tundra fairly soon here.
>>I'm inclined to go with Mobil One. Any reason not to? The few extra
>>dollars is not an issue (not that I'm rich, just that an extra $40 a year
>>doesn't matter if it's better for my engine).
>>
>>-jeff

>
>
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Old February 1st 06, 01:55 PM posted to rec.autos.4x4
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Default synthetic oil in my new Tundra?

Hi Jeff:
I'm a heavy user of synthetic since I put it in my motorcycle! Not
that it requires it, but after the warrantee timed out, KTM (make) sent
me synthetic oil (and a back pack).
Now, I know I've read a long time ago that Mobil One was one of the
worst synthetics, and that some conventional oils were better! I think
Foxhead was one. I use Amsoil now, which I think is one of the bests,
if not THE best. The bike shifts so much easier, cranks and starts
faster, stays cleaner, etc.
Harry

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Old February 2nd 06, 05:20 PM posted to rec.autos.4x4
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hi-MOBIL 10/40W was the "old standard".

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Old February 3rd 06, 06:20 AM posted to rec.autos.4x4
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Default synthetic oil in my new Tundra?

"just that an extra $40 a year ..." makes me say that you'll break even
or even come out ahead just in better gas milage. Which option are you
thinking about? If you go for the longest oil change interval option,
(15,000 miles) you'll save down time as well. With superior filters,
ie. Ea this shouldn't be a problem.

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Old February 4th 06, 06:38 AM posted to rec.autos.4x4
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Default synthetic oil in my new Tundra?

when i rebuilt the enge in my 94 full size blazer 350..i started using
amsoil ...in my opinn its the best you can get..but it is kindsa
pricy..i also have high regards to castrol syntec oils...but i dont care
for mobil at all




 




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