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Old 02-10-2008, 11:31 PM #106
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This is what keeps bringing me back to the stock Yota/Denso filter over the Pure One.

The Toyota D3 is quite a bit larger than the correct Pure One for my truck and it's not packed like a brick. I have always worried going 6 to 7K on the pure one knowing that all that dirt and whatever is going to compress in that small tight wad of filter media even more and restrict oil flow??
IMO id just stick with OEM, there is nothing bad about using a oil filter that was designed to be used for your car. Especially if its something you throw away in a short span of time anyways. I run factory oil filters on all my cars.
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Hi Guys, I'm new here. Just bought a 99 v6 sr5 sport. It has 72000 miles, and I'd like to change over to Mobil 1, which is what I use in my wife's car. I can get it cheap from Sams, and we can both now use the same oil.

My new 4Runner has not ever had synthetic, and I live in Texas where the weather goes to opposite extremes in the same week. Question is, is it ok to change to synthetic at this mileage, and would you guys use 5W30 (as recommended by Toyota) or 10W30?

Also, should I just buy Toyota filters, or something from Auto Zone?

Thanks for your help.
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Old 02-18-2008, 09:43 PM #108
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Hi Guys, I'm new here. Just bought a 99 v6 sr5 sport. It has 72000 miles, and I'd like to change over to Mobil 1, which is what I use in my wife's car. I can get it cheap from Sams, and we can both now use the same oil.

My new 4Runner has not ever had synthetic, and I live in Texas where the weather goes to opposite extremes in the same week. Question is, is it ok to change to synthetic at this mileage, and would you guys use 5W30 (as recommended by Toyota) or 10W30?

Also, should I just buy Toyota filters, or something from Auto Zone?

Thanks for your help.
There should be no problem in switching to mobil 1 I would go with what the manual says as far as the oil weight.

As far as the filter goes I would stick with the Toyota/Denso stock filter and buy them on line for the best deal or you could get a Wix or Napa Gold "same thing" on line at Fleet Filter I think it's Fleetfilter.com or just Google Fleet Filter. The Wix/Napa Gold is a great filter for the 4runner.
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Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I went to the dealership and bought this one (for $6!!), so I'll definitely look online for future filters.

What kind of wax do you guys recommend for a black car. I like it nice and shiny.
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Hi Guys, I'm new here. Just bought a 99 v6 sr5 sport. It has 72000 miles, and I'd like to change over to Mobil 1, which is what I use in my wife's car. I can get it cheap from Sams, and we can both now use the same oil.

My new 4Runner has not ever had synthetic, and I live in Texas where the weather goes to opposite extremes in the same week. Question is, is it ok to change to synthetic at this mileage, and would you guys use 5W30 (as recommended by Toyota) or 10W30?

Also, should I just buy Toyota filters, or something from Auto Zone?

Thanks for your help.
I wanted to piggy back on this question and ask a couple of opinions. I talked with my mechanic yesterday about switching over to Mobil 1. I have a 99 Limited 4WD with about 140k miles. What are the advantages for me in making this switch and will, or, are there typically any positive and/or negative effects I can expect by making this switch to synthetic at 140k miles?
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so i just bought a 1996 SR5 4x4 4Runner with 183,000 miles on it...

Would it harm (or benefit) the motor if i switch to mobil1 synthetic oil?



thanks!
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Toyota "genuine" Oil is actually nothing more then a rebottled Pennzoil conventional oil....you know the kinds you find at Autozone for like $2

If you are going to use conventional oil, Havoline is one of my fav as far as conventional goes....otherwise i run Motul lubricants.
Toyota motor oil (5W-30) is produced by Esso Patroleum Canada / Imperial Oil.
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I have a 96 SR5 Auto, using Pennzoil dino in the summer and Pennzoil Plantinum in the winter. Oic is every 6 months regardless of the miles.
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Thai -- Agree with your assessment. Been driving with syn in my full-size trucks forever with good results.

Question regarding overall maintenance -- Do you recommend a Toyota dealer for service or a shop specializing in 4Runners / Toyota vehicles?
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