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Old 07-28-2008, 07:53 AM   #1 (permalink)
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hi everybody, i have a toyota camry le with 142,900 miles on it. i usually put regular oil on it. a friend of mine told me to put synthetic oil if i can afford it. he say my engine will last longer and i can change the oil once a year considering i dont drive every day. any feedback on this? should i switch to synthetic? whats a good brand or all brand are the same?
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Wahoo.. jump on the bandwagon before you get flame to death.

Most brand r the same, but I think Mobile 1 is the best.

Yep, it is better for Ur car. Mobile1 do make 1 for high mileage cars like yours.

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Old 07-28-2008, 09:20 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I get High Millage oil for my camry. and i've got 104,000, i think it's worth it.
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how much does it cost in the shop? i know regular oil cost like $20 in most places. how about penzoil synthetic oil? i am not sure if brand play a big role.
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Mobil 1 5W-20 is $23.97 for a 5 quart jug at Wal-Mart here. That's the cheapest I've found it.
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hi everybody, i have a toyota camry le with 142,900 miles on it. i usually put regular oil on it. a friend of mine told me to put synthetic oil if i can afford it. he say my engine will last longer and i can change the oil once a year considering i dont drive every day. any feedback on this? should i switch to synthetic? whats a good brand or all brand are the same?
Yes, synthetic oil is better and I would recommend switching to it.

You should still change your oil every 6 months or 5,000 miles (or auto manufacturer's recommended intervals).

I use Mobil 1 Extended Performance.

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that aint right. You done gone 142k with dino why switch now.
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Gosh, I thought this was a Toyota forum, not Mrs. Crabtree's english class.
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Old 07-29-2008, 12:11 PM   #9 (permalink)
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It is a Toyota forum.

How did you become confused? Apparently, you don't understand a comparison.

He's even had a thread closed for asking stupid questions that have been covered over, and over, and over, and over, and over...
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It is a Toyota forum.

How did you become confused? Apparently, you don't understand a comparison.

He's even had a thread closed for asking stupid questions that have been covered over, and over, and over, and over, and over...
Please don't be so quick to judge people you don't know. Sorry, I did not know about his history. Since this is an "International Forum" I guess that english is indeed a second or third language for a lot of posters. God bless them for their broken english.
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Please don't be so quick to judge people you don't know. Sorry, I did not know about his history. Since this is an "International Forum" I guess that english is indeed a second or third language for a lot of posters. God bless them for their broken english.
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God bless people who post in a thread to whine about other posts and not post anything helpful.

I've never considered Jersey "International".

You seem to fail at simple comprehension. Please revisit Mrs. Crabtree.
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God bless people who post in a thread to whine about other posts and not post anything helpful.

I've never considered Jersey "International".

You seem to fail at simple comprehension. Please revisit Mrs. Crabtree.
Why are you so hostile? Just because he is in Jersey now, he could be new to this country. Please seek a house of worship and attend this weekend. We are not the ones to judge, that is up to God.
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Why are you so hostile? Just because he is in Jersey now, he could be new to this country. Please seek a house of worship and attend this weekend. We are not the ones to judge, that is up to God.
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Hostile?

I asked God to bless people like you that enter a thread to whine and not post any useful information...

You need to seek a house of worship. You're the one that entered this thread ONLY to whine or complain. Quit being a victim, the far left has you. Don't worry, it's everyone else's fault.
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Hostile?

I asked God to bless people like you that enter a thread to whine and not post any useful information...

You need to seek a house of worship. You're the one that entered this thread ONLY to whine or complain. Quit being a victim, the far left has you. Don't worry, it's everyone else's fault.
It would behoove you to learn a little humility and to get a new act. Your "whining" comment is getting old and is a reflection on your maturity.

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