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Originally Posted by Beaumont67
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While OP is in GA, I've proved to myself in Canada - oil differences:
All oil is not created equal, on a small air compressor (used for air nailer).
- in sub zero Celsius, the electric motor always blew a 110v-15amp fuse / unit stored in cold garage
- once I brought compressor in the house sun room, for a few hours to warn up (74^F)...it would startup
- so I dumped all the compressor oil (cheap stuff, from manufacturer) & refilled with Amsoil synthetic pump oil (expensive stuff)
- both oils same grade, one worked-one didn't
^^ Now compressor starts up, in the cold garage.
Anytime excess heat or cold is present, oil will be effected - now all I use is Pennzoil Ultra and a WIX XP filter...both synthetic, and decently priced.
- its cheap insurance
PS - when its below freezing and with blowing winds, engine blocks & internal oil get real cold, with vehicles parked outside overnight.
With premium synthetic oil, my engine will turn over noticeably quicker / so less stress on starter & battery drain.
- my first 2 AGM batteries failed at 9 & 10 years old
- so I'm not running down my 12v battery and heating up my starter cooper winding's...don't have to crank, crank, crank (with the key on)
Next oil change - will also be using Amsoil Racing Grease, on all the grease fittings. Less washout / extended oil change frequency. Amsoil Racing Grease-yes or no? - Bob Is The Oil Guy |
My 2004 4runner v8 is almost due for an oil change and I thought of grabbing a 5w30 oil and filter get going.
But I thought lets google it and thats where the confusion grew...Synthetic vs conventional, Cheap vs expensive, mobil 1 vs other brands and so on..
My question after long research -
1- do synthetic oil tend to initiate leaks?
2- came across Motomaster conventional oil. low temp startup and high temp friction protection.
3- should I use high mileage oil?
My 4runner is at 22500km...
Thanks
