Synthetics FTW!

[sssgood]

A month ago i bought amsoil 0w-20 synthetic for our honda odyssey but the ody had more than amonth before the oil change was due so it was just sitting in the basement. well today I was changing the oil for my 1995 camry and decided to put the amsoil in there, since i was thinking of putting the new signature series on the ody, and well damn! A HUGE difference, the engine was TOO smooth, and was really quite when accelerating. Its like someone sound deadened the entire engine compartment! there also seemed to be a increase in power which feels more linear and not inconsistent like before. it feels like a totally different car, it felt so weired when I drove to school and back, couldnt believe it was the same car I drove the day before! never thought engine oil could make such a difference. UGH wish I switched to synthetics before!!!

just ma 2 cents in switching to synthetics

[Yuko]

Sounds good. But is 0W-20 really okay for a 95 Camry?

There are many times I wanted to use synthetic but always back off at the last minute. I have never use full synthetic in any of the family vehicles. Maybe I will give it a try but with 5W-30.

[sssgood]

Originally Posted by Yuko

Sounds good. But is 0W-20 really okay for a 95 Camry?

There are many times I wanted to use synthetic but always back off at the last minute. I have never use full synthetic in any of the family vehicles. Maybe I will give it a try but with 5W-30.

ya 5w-30 is the way to go, I read the lowest for my camry is 5w-20 but meh I went ahead with it, hopefully it will be fine. I am not sure if this is true, but on amsoil's site they said their synthetic is compatible with conventional, so you could always go back, thats one of the reasons I went with amsoil... not cheap at $45 for 5 quarts compared to $25 for quake synthetic. but atleast I wont have to change the oil for 1 whole year

[Yuko]

The extended oil change interval does make up for the higher price of synthetic. I know some friends and teachers who love synthetic oil and run it 10-15K miles with no problems. But for me, I enjoy changing the oil every 3-4K miles; kind of a pastime. That why I use cheaper conversional oil. Speaking of oil, I have to change it on my grandmother’s Camry tomorrow.

[ShawnTRD]

I would still change it at somewhere. Around 5,000 - 7500 miles.

[Stillrunning]

Sounds like an Amsoil commercial to me. Why don't you compare Amsoil and another synthetic with a used oil analysis (not Amsoil's)? You may find, as I did, that the extra MLM markup cost of Amsoil does not add anything to engine protection or performance.

[sssgood]

Originally Posted by Stillrunning

Sounds like an Amsoil commercial to me. Why don't you compare Amsoil and another synthetic with a used oil analysis (not Amsoil's)? You may find, as I did, that the extra MLM markup cost of Amsoil does not add anything to engine protection or performance.

lmao @ commercial
if you read my post, i am promoting synthetic oil not amsoil -.- . I did alot of research on which synthetic is better, up in canada its basically amsoil vs mobil 1, and found no real answer. I went with amsoil because M1 costs the same and I wanted the amsoil filter (considered one of the best). so just got amsoil altogether.

"Why don't you compare Amsoil and another synthetic with a used oil analysis (not Amsoil's)?"-not worth the the trouble as I usually just do around 10k miles per year. >_>

[fenixus]

I agree, Full Synthetics FTW all the way everywhere

0W-20 may be good or may be not as per anti-wear protection. note it's rated as -20 and not -30, so it will be more liquid at higher temperatures.
However 0W is actually better than 5W or 10W at colder temperatures.

However with older engines, I would stick to oils providing HTHS level above 3.5 (check Product sheet on manufacturer website) all year round, no matter what grade and viscosity, that being said 0W-20 most likely doesn't meet my personal criteria, but it's just my opinion

oh, and don't go above 5k miles OCI with synthetic oils on the camry gen3. 5k miles pays off (higher synthetic price & longer OCI), but I doubt the oil will be able to do any good after that.
also if you do not do too much driving and will not be able to hit the 5k mile interval, just change the oil after 6 months latest. don't wait until you hit 5k miles if it takes over 6 months or some damage may occur to engine due to poor anti-wear protection and insoluble & wear particles (metals), fuel and other stuff collecting already in oil over that time.

also Walmart is a great place to buy cheap Mobil1 full synthetic oils

[beige97camry]

it was your imagination, like washing your car and it seems faster..lol. synthetics ok but not worth the cost in my opinion. if oil meets std set by manufacture any syn will be as good as another, rest is manufacturer hype...385,000 on 83 supra with std dino oil, engine never apart and still going...I change oil every 4-5k.

[LynchburgCSI]

Ruckus rebuild: Using ONLY royal purple (or other brand) full synthetics. It DOES make a difference on such a small engine and drivetrain.

[sssgood]

Originally Posted by beige97camry

it was your imagination, like washing your car and it seems faster..lol. synthetics ok but not worth the cost in my opinion. if oil meets std set by manufacture any syn will be as good as another, rest is manufacturer hype...385,000 on 83 supra with std dino oil, engine never apart and still going...I change oil every 4-5k.

nope definitely not imagining, I am still getting used to driving it....

[Silent Runner]

A fresh oil change, esp. after it hasn't been done it a bit too long will always make an engine feel, sound and work: smoother, quieter and a bit happerier about performing. You must have rare a good ear for machinery, 'cause alot of people run around in cars that are ready to blow up, but can never tell the difference. If it feels peppier, you must be able to feel a maybe 2-3% improvement in power through friction reduction, and that is a rare talent without a dyno. I'm not kidding around, what you have heard and felt is real, it just takes a very finely tuned ear, and seat of pants to detect it generally. Just probably not the right grade of oil to run in that Camry in the long term.

[pmesfun]

Mobil 1 FS for $25 and Toyota OEM filter for $3-4, change every 5k, simple.

[dandxg]

Toys are known for engine sludge. I run full syn in 96 corolla, yes that's right, and 03 camry v6, and guess what no burning oil at all. 25 for M1 self change and going to extended drain filter. In outside sales no can do 3-5k for change, that would be every 2 months.

[garytho]

What about a synthetic blend for engines with over 100k??
I'm actually not sure what kind of oil was used in my Camry BEFORE I bought it. But it was obviously well taken care of.
If only conventional oil was used,.....I'd be leary to switch over to full synthetic because it will find any/every way to leak thru gaskets.
BUT,...I like the idea that synthetics tend to clean out sludge over time if changed as scheduled.
Would a synthetic blend be a good answer here???
Just trying to get some opinions.