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Full Synthetic Oil - xB Pros and Cons?

Old Mar 30, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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I've used nothing but full-synth (what was labeled as such) for the last ~15 years.
As mentioned by Heathen, M1 has been rumored to be a GIII oil, meaning, it's still good, but not worth the $6 a qt price tag.
I switched to GC 0w30 Castrol, and my tC is indeed quieter and runs beautifully.
I've gone from 3k OCIs to 4k.
Use the OEM Toyo filters too - YZZF1.

No disadvantage in using synth on your Box sans cost - if you consider that a negative.
Old Mar 31, 2007 | 02:47 AM
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i just saw a 5 quart battle of 5w30 mobil 1 extend life for $30 at walmart. mobil 1 extend life is guranteed to protect for 15,000 miles!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Mar 31, 2007 | 02:50 AM
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Not me.
No thanks.
I'll keep my 4k OCIs.
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