Originally Posted By: racin4ds
Can I use the Syn product with my conventional Valvoline Premium Blue oil that I have in my truck now or do I need to use the conventional formula?
I would contact them directly for an answer. They are quite knowledgeable about their products.
Originally Posted By: kschachn
Originally Posted By: TurboJim
Oil analysis information can be found on the Everglide Oil website. Products -> Oil treatments -> synthetic treatment.
OK well I went where you said to go and there isn't anything I can find. Just marketing stuff and a link to buy...
Suggest you service the PCV system on a regular basis. To increase the oil capacity by about a quart there are several options: Mann W950/4, Purolator L40316, Wix 51333 / NAPA Gold 1333
It takes a lot of pressure to crush a center tube. From the photo's I do not see why oil would not still flow through the filter. If some of the filter's internals got into the engine then I think you've got a case.
Suggest we restrict this thread to those who have actually used the product. Those who haven't used the product and especially those who have no intention of using the product can start their own thead.
Originally Posted By: BobThe
Originally Posted By: MrQuackers
G-Oil News
I just went here to see where I could find their oil since WAL-MART stopped caring their products:
http://www.getg.com/locations/index.php#
The result:
There are no stores within 2000 miles of: 46038
And that was...
Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek
The fact that they surfaced on forums and were "thought" to originate in Canada do little to authenticate it.
Good point. Same chart same story that goes along with it.
Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek
Now, what exactly is the "proof"?
The fact that someone on the internet said so?
Find me someone from Toyota, I'll listen.
The chart, and a similar one for Lexus models, can be found on several Toyota / Lexus forums. The charts are thought to have...
Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek
It's fake.
This is why.
1. Every single official Toyota document states only 5W30 oils have to used in V6 RAV4. The table states otherwise.
2. The document is hosted on "positive spin" and not on official Toyota site.
This is why it isn't ->...
Originally Posted By: The Critic
...you cannot beat the lifetime wear-out warranty.
It is a good selling point. I like the idea of only paying for a part once.