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Re: Synthetic in new Toy -- or not?
TW wrote:[color=blue]
> I have a new '06 Rav4 nearing an oil change. I've used Synthetic in my
> other 2 cars since they were new, but Toyota recommends one NOT use
> Synthetic oil.
>
> Is it because (a) they want to support the local Toyota dealership garages
> and simply recommend one NOT use it so we take our vehicle to their garage
> and use their crappy oil OR (b) is there a real mechanical reason they
> recommend against using synthetic oil? The mechanics at the garage have a
> gag order and won't discuss it.
>
> Thanks!
> TW
>
>
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Use ANY oil that meets the specs in your owner's manual, synthetic
or not.
Why use synthetic unless you operate in either extreme cold or
extreme heat? It does offer a very minor fuel savings, and may
offer added engine life, but those are minor and hard to quantify.
Ken
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