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Default Re: Change To Synthetic Motor Oil Or Not

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Originally Posted by bill3508 View Post
It wouldn't hurt to do it, but its not necessary. I would stick to a standard oil change interval for the first couple changes though, 3000 miles.
Based on my experience, ,and on some anecdotal evidence from a few other members, after the switch from dino to a full synthetic watch your oil condition closely. The detergent action of the synthetic formulations really do a good job cleaning sludge deposits as a result of dino use. After 2,500 miles on my wife's '03 4Runner V6, the oil was filthy. It was changed and has been quite clean ever since.
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2002 Tundra V8 SR5 2WD AC | Silver Sky Metallic | Chrome Step Bars | Kobalt Low Profile Bed Box
Daystar 2.5" Levelling Lift, 1" Rear Block
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Mobil-1 Synthetic 5W-30 | Mobil-1 Synthetic ATF | Magnefine ATF Filter 3/8" | K&N AF #33-2144
NGK Iridium IX Plugs #BKR6EIX | Russell Speed Bleeders #639560 | Josh's Billet Wing Window Latch Upgrade
11/1/2009: 48,050 miles

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