i was emailed by toyota hq's saying that is was indeed filled with 0-20 synthetic from the plant.
bj
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Originally Posted by RudyDep
kikerbiker, no, I really didnt see any noticable gain in mileage but in defense, I did add a lift and huge tires, exhaust and intake so I wouldnt really be able to answer that.
TJeeper...Ive been on this forum for quite some time now ( 2yrs ) and it has been verified that these 5.7's do NOT come with synthetic oil from the factory. Go to the Tundra forum and do a search on this to verify.
Thanks
Allrighty then...I got my info from a guy that manufactures the engine assembly. But what ever floats your boat.
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Originally Posted by xraytekca
i was emailed by toyota hq's saying that is was indeed filled with 0-20 synthetic from the plant.
bj
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All I thought I would give my honest expert advice...This is one area where I have some knowledge firsthand as an engineer in R&D for a major oil company and having spent several years in the lubricants division. First of all, you do not need a 0w-20, especially in warmer climates...because as the polymer additives (plasticizers) breakdown, you are left with 0 weight oil... Plus the wide range 0w-20...more plasticizers. Unless you are in weather below -22F, the extremely marginal results that you get with 0w-20 vs. 5w20 is not worth the added cost. In the worst case, the 5w-20 breaks down to a base 5 weight if you avoid oil changes and run extremely hard...Still you have some film protection once the engine reaches operating temps this is must better than a 0 weight oil.
Also don't believe the hype...I have tested and seen tests for almost every synthetic oil on the market today...the performance of these oils are all within 1% of each other. In fact, oddly enough some oil will perform better in some engines but worse in others. However, saying all that...I would highly recommend synthetics over "dino". being in Texas, I will stick with 5w-20. Since you can buy it in the 5QT Jug at wal-mart. ....and Mobil is not not the holy grail...they have a great PR and Marketing division though!
__________________ Black 2007 D/C Limited 4x4, seems to have ALL the options, Flowmaster Dual Delta 40's, K&N drop in filter, Rhino Liner', 3" frt 1" rear Daystar leveling kit, BFG Radial All Terrain TA's 305x65x18, Moto Metal M0951's in Chrome 18x9. Fully DeBadged , Stebel horn, C/W grill, TRD Swaybar, Wet O's, Craven Speed Stubby Antenna, 10,000 lb winch, H11 bulbs, Production date 8/07
"CBTMA Member" all that is remaining is:
Black Mod Headlights 1997 Chevy Tahoe Sport 4x4 2008 Sequoia Ltd. Slate Metallic (purchased on 3/28/09)
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The MARINES don't have that problem." President Ronald Reagan 1985
well if that's the case, then wesson oil is at costco , a 50lb drum for $14!!! just kidding
IMHO, syn oil is overkill if your going to change it every 5000 miles, but i do it anyways, due to the fact that toyota has 5w-20/0-20 is on the cap.
but that is some good info
bj
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Originally Posted by KinKaid
All I thought I would give my honest expert advice...This is one area where I have some knowledge firsthand as an engineer in R&D for a major oil company and having spent several years in the lubricants division. First of all, you do not need a 0w-20, especially in warmer climates...because as the polymer additives (plasticizers) breakdown, you are left with 0 weight oil... Plus the wide range 0w-20...more plasticizers. Unless you are in weather below -22F, the extremely marginal results that you get with 0w-20 vs. 5w20 is not worth the added cost. In the worst case, the 5w-20 breaks down to a base 5 weight if you avoid oil changes and run extremely hard...Still you have some film protection once the engine reaches operating temps this is must better than a 0 weight oil.
Also don't believe the hype...I have tested and seen tests for almost every synthetic oil on the market today...the performance of these oils are all within 1% of each other. In fact, oddly enough some oil will perform better in some engines but worse in others. However, saying all that...I would highly recommend synthetics over "dino". being in Texas, I will stick with 5w-20. Since you can buy it in the 5QT Jug at wal-mart. ....and Mobil is not not the holy grail...they have a great PR and Marketing division though!
I think I will run the 5w-30 for 5000 miles and then start changing the oil myself. Then, I'll have to decide which 5w-20 oil to run. Thanks for the replies.
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