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Old 07-08-2010, 10:53 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Just for my info in the future...

It has been my understanding that an engine should have 7k mileage on conventional motor oil before switching over to a synthetic. Now, the manufacturers info states that this is not necessary. So which is correct? I switched over after putting 10k on my Tacoma.
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Old 07-08-2010, 01:20 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 07-26-2010, 03:37 PM   #3 (permalink)
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My tacoma went to synthetic at 1000 miles I have just over 8K on it now I see no problems.

I think most manufacturers prefer you to wait for the first 2K, I know my civic owners man. said to hold off until after 2K they say there engines have a break in oil.

Everything else I bought in the last few years, and I have bought quite a few, said nothing about waiting, the honda was the only car I waited on.
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I went to syn at 10k.
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