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i've got the 100k mile warranty bumper to bumper. i was surprised the factory warranty is only 3 years/36k. i guess when u have such a reputation of reliability, u can do whatever u want.

great info, oilboy! 3yotas, i've done some research on the cooler and tru-cool makes one that only allows oil to flow through when it reaches a thin enough viscosity (hot). the cold oil is bypassed. it seems a little simpler than a thermo valve that opens and closes. either way, i'm gonna try...

steve, i agree. no need to use the SSO if u don't intend to take advantage of the extended intervals. however, i already had it on order... i also figured that i'd get the most accurate UOA results when i send it in after the 10k-20k interval - no residual XL will be in the sample... just a...

it takes me a few miles to get the the expressway in the morning but i'd say overall, i drive around 70% highway. in the winter, i've been getting around 18mpg, but it's a bit off considering i take full advantage of my remote start for about 10-15 mins when the car has been sitting in the...

SSO installed. after a weekend of driving i would say the car is running/shifting exactly the same. if there's any advantage in fuel economy, it's almost negligible. next change in a few months at 10k...

alright let the battle commence. i've picked up a gallon of 300v 5W-40 and a gallon of the amsoil 40W is on it's way... i'll post the results of the UOAs in a few months

Originally Posted By: Edmond I'm a believer in ASL as I've used it extensively myself and suggest it to customers when it comes to synthetics. I've taken it anywhere from 15k mile to 1 year drain intervals with no problem. I personally don't think the price difference is worth it. Originally...

This bike never sees the street and is rarely under 7000k rpms. A day usually consists of 7, 20 minute sessions. I'm either full throttle, full brake, or full lean ;). I replace my oil every 2 weekends (4 days). What are the pros/cons of 30W and 40W oil? I'm going to do some testing between...

Originally Posted By: 3Toyotas Good plan, and i would do the same if the truck were mine. The first couple OCI's will be rocky due to break in, but with the interval you're planning i don't see a problem whatsoever. You do plan to use the EAO don't you? You could probably get by with a cheaper...

Originally Posted By: firemachine69 I do UOA's, the dealer was rather than impressed, service writer said if I'm spending thirty-sum bucks to monitor my oil, it'd be hard for Toyota of N.A. not to take me seriously. i agree whole heartedly. how can u deny cold hard facts and numbers?

btw... thanks for all the help! this was a very constructive discussion for me. gotta love bitog!

i think it's all [censored]. if ur using an extended interval oil and u even have UOAs that can prove your drain intervals are at a healthy level, i think the manufacture will **** and fix what needs fixing. i know my dad's passat had serious engine issues and not once did they ask for any sort...

motul 300V 5W-30 for my race bike, amsoil SSO 0W-30 for my 4runner, amsoil 4-stroke small engine for my inverter (if we're getting into depth here ;))

i've got the SSO on it's way and i like ur plan of action. i think it'll be something along these lines: the car is now at 3500 on a the factory fill. changing it out with the SSO until 10k miles. another SSO change until 20k miles and send in for UOA. considering amsoil's recommendations for...

right on. i guess it's the decision between using a better oil (SSO) and risking an engine failure related to oil (very unlikely but not absolutely impossible i guess) vs. using a good oil (XL), changing it more than 2X as frequently as toyota specifies, and not worrying about voiding a...

haha that's how it was with my dad's VW dealership and me. i was always the one taking it in for him since he was always too busy. we're a toyota/lexus family now so we don't have that problem anymore :D

Originally Posted By: Steve S Originally Posted By: snowbizx New to forum... new truck... new oil :D I just ordered the 0W-30 signature series oil from amsoil for my 2008 6 cyl 4runner (first change). They say 12 months/35k miles. I tow a light weight trailer (around 3k lbs) 1-2 times a month...

that's what i'm saying... if it's the oil that causes engine failure, then isn't that warrantied by amsoil anyway? especially if i'm changing the oil more frequently than amsoil's specifications. basically, that makes following factory drain intervals while the car is under warranty completely...

lots of great (and contradictory) info. thanks! however, there are still a few questions i have. a lotta guys are telling me to stick with the XL and 5k intervals until my warranty is up at 6 yrs/100k miles. is this just as a precautionary measure in case something happens to my engine and...

how will they know what my drain intervals are?