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    Which type of oil do you use on a regular basis?

    Amsoil since 1981
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    Switched to Amsoil in my 1992 Toyota V6...

    Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30 is an excellent oil. I've used it with good results, However since reading the many post on this forum, I've decided to change over to Series 3000 5W-30 HD diesel. It has the best additive package for this type of vehicle IMO. I too have a 1992 Toyota 4 runner with the...
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    What oil does UPS use?

    The new vans are freightliner Sprinters. They are part of the Dodge/Chrysler Co. They are built/assembled in their new state of the art plant located in Greenville, South Carolina. The government agency I work for bought 3 for transit related duties.ie supervisor's vans. Plenty of power. This...
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    Car parked the whole week, then driven once. need advice

    What you are experiencing is normal. The Toyota engine you have (The 3vze) has a coolent temp sensor which controls the Electronic transmission. When you first start your car, if the coolant temp is below 180 degrees, This sensor will not allow your transmission to complete it's shifts to 5th...
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    Is this still true

    Somewhat ture. Remember in 1988 Syns were still new to most machanics, and oil filters were and are still made of mostly paper. Now with a good filter(Mobil, Amsoil etc). then you can extend you drain interval. Also in 1988, Car complanies were still recommending 3000 mile oil changes as today...
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    Is there any solid scientific evidence that Mobil 1 is good for extended drains?

    original post by Quad Driver. No manufacturer recommends an extended drain. All manufacturers void the warranty with an extended drain. No oil makers recommend an extended drain (note: I said makers, not blenders: shaeffers, castol, RP, redline, and amsoil have not now, nor ever have had wells...
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