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99lecamry · 09-25-2007, 09:03 PM

i was thinking that i want to change to a synthetic oil. im using castrol gtx now but figure synthetic would be better but ive heard that u cant just do a change from regular oil to synthetic or they will mix not sure how true this is but wuts ur opinions on this topic? ive seen a synthetic blend im not sure if this any better.

xtremeskier97 · 09-25-2007, 09:07 PM

Try searching...it was just discussed the other day in a thread in this section.

Take all these 'myths' that you've heard and throw them out the window and use any name brand oil you like.

Dragon877 · 09-25-2007, 09:21 PM

i went over to mobil 1 synthetic after i bought my 94 last year and i've never had any problems with it, now i dont know what the last owner was putting in but i can safely bet that dude was not willing to spend the $$ to put synthetic in

***PhatRoyale*** · 09-25-2007, 09:35 PM

I was using Castrol GTX too, then made the switch straight over to Mobil 1 High Mileage, car runs as smooth as butter.

99lecamry · 09-25-2007, 09:48 PM

nice thanks for your input guys ill be sure to do this my next oil change

99lecamry · 09-25-2007, 09:49 PM

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nice thanks for your input guys ill be sure to do this my next oil change

did you just drain the castrol snd put the mobil 1 in or did you do anything special before you put the mobil 1 in

touringcamry · 09-25-2007, 10:10 PM

Just switch it if you want. Nothing special you need to do.

ONE_to_HATE · 09-25-2007, 11:18 PM

honest to god- IMO.. it doesn't really do anything different from dino oil. - well at least my butt doesn't seem to think so..

BUT- i am running on ROYAL PURPLE! cuz it helps minimize that stupid clicking 5S engines make.

***CharmCityES*** · 09-25-2007, 11:20 PM

ive been using synthetic mobil 1 5w30 since i got my car and it really does great....car runs nice and smooth and performs excellent

xtremeskier97 · 09-26-2007, 12:42 AM

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...BUT- i am running on ROYAL PURPLE! cuz it helps minimize that stupid clicking 5S engines make.

oooooo....i know what you mean...I cant STAND that sound! Do the valves need to be adjusted or something? Im assuming that's what's making that sound?

ONE_to_HATE · 09-26-2007, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by xtremeskier97

oooooo....i know what you mean...I cant STAND that sound! Do the valves need to be adjusted or something? Im assuming that's what's making that sound?

LOL. nah- did you figure this out for yourself or did someone at a shop recommend it? -
its just the way these engines run.

wahed3001 · 09-26-2007, 01:11 AM

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LOL. nah- did you figure this out for yourself or did someone at a shop recommend it? -
its just the way these engines run.

What 'clicking' noise are you guys talking about? I have '94 with 5sfe but I don't recall hearing any clicking..

nodrogkam · 09-26-2007, 01:19 AM

Mobil1 high mileage synthetic is good shiz...and same 20 dollar 5 quart jug as the regular synthetic but with additives. it used to be more expensive but it costs the same now.

but i think the high mileage only comes in 10w-30 and not 5w-30 but to me thats fine and even better.

ONE_to_HATE · 09-26-2007, 07:17 AM

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What 'clicking' noise are you guys talking about? I have '94 with 5sfe but I don't recall hearing any clicking..

well its not an independent clicking noise-ish... its more like a hint ov diesel engine sound.

renmike · 09-26-2007, 08:15 AM

The best way I've heard it described was that it sounds kinda like an old singer sewing machine, lol. I adjusted the valves on my 4 cylinder, and it really didn't help much. I've heard a few other gen 3/3.5 camry's and they sound about the same.