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machsimus · 06-10-2008, 01:27 PM

Has anyone changed to synthetic oil as early as 10k miles? I have run Mobil 1 full synthetic in my past cars and my fiance's car is right at 10k. She is about to take it on a trip to Florida, so I was wondering if it would be a smart thing to switch to synthetic. It is an 08 4cyl auto SE.

Thanks in advance

catric69 · 06-10-2008, 01:38 PM

Go for it! Once you change you should not go back to conventional oil!

Eric.

machsimus · 06-10-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by catric69

Go for it! Once you change you should not go back to conventional oil!

Eric.

I don't plan on it, I will stay with it from here on out.

JACK_FROST · 06-10-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by machsimus

Has anyone changed to synthetic oil as early as 10k miles? I have run Mobil 1 full synthetic in my past cars and my fiance's car is right at 10k. She is about to take it on a trip to Florida, so I was wondering if it would be a smart thing to switch to synthetic. It is an 08 4cyl auto SE.

Thanks in advance

mobil 1...go for it. the trip to FL from TN isnt fun...but being in FL...

workerant · 06-10-2008, 02:03 PM

I don't see any concern.

TRD VVTi · 06-10-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by catric69

Go for it! Once you change you should not go back to conventional oil!

Eric.

That's crap. You can switch back and forth as many times and when ever you want.

machsimus · 06-10-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JACK_FROST

mobil 1...go for it. the trip to FL from TN isnt fun...but being in FL...

Well, I would be going, but her mom and sisters are going. We are getting married on Nov. 1st, so this is the trip where they go and pick everything out. Here is how the conversation went:

Her: Do you want to go to Florida with us?
Me: Is this trip going to be dealing with the wedding?
Her: Yes
Me: No
Her: You have to watch the dogs...
Me: Gladly...

JACK_FROST · 06-10-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by machsimus

Well, I would be going, but her mom and sisters are going. We are getting married on Nov. 1st, so this is the trip where they go and pick everything out. Here is how the conversation went:

Her: Do you want to go to Florida with us?
Me: Is this trip going to be dealing with the wedding?
Her: Yes
Me: No
Her: You have to watch the dogs...
Me: Gladly...

LOL...

thoots · 06-10-2008, 02:31 PM

I always switch to Mobil 1 synthetic at 1,000 miles. I just don't want waxy, sludgy dino oil in my cars, ever!

catric69 · 06-10-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

That's crap. You can switch back and forth as many times and when ever you want.

I guess my choice of words was incorrect. As I was not trying to state you can not switch back and forth. Thanks for catching that.

vntperformance · 06-10-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by catric69

Go for it! Once you change you should not go back to conventional oil!

Eric.

^personal preference.

TRD2k7 · 06-10-2008, 08:16 PM

my Toyota dealer in my area has their own Toyota full synthetic(0-20w) for $15 less than Mobil 1. I'm still on my first oil change since I do mine every 4.5-5k miles. I agree with fellow members once you go synthetic you have to stay with it.

renmike · 06-10-2008, 08:26 PM

AutoZone is running a special right now, 5 qts of Mobil 1 and a Mobil 1 oil filter for 30 bucks.

workerant · 06-10-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by renmike

AutoZone is running a special right now, 5 qts of Mobil 1 and a Mobil 1 oil filter for 30 bucks.

I did saw this deal but did the search and Mobile 1 don't currently have the oil filter for my '07 Camry SE V6.

TRD VVTi · 06-11-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TRD2k7

my Toyota dealer in my area has their own Toyota full synthetic(0-20w) for $15 less than Mobil 1. I'm still on my first oil change since I do mine every 4.5-5k miles. I agree with fellow members once you go synthetic you have to stay with it.

That's because you don't know what you're talking about. Actually, nobody in this thread agrees with you. Do some research, this has been covered before.