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Originally Posted By: StevieC JHZR2 makes a good point re UOA's and you should closely monitor the first couple of changes as the PP might be cleaning some of the residue left behind from conventional oil use and your high mileage. You might even want to switch to Valvoline HM oil for a couple...

Originally Posted By: yota4me I've never used Amsoil Engine Flush, but it would probably be one of the fastest ways. I'd suggest Auto-Rx. It's a bit more trouble and takes longer. I gather it works best with longer trips. I might just use Amsoil ACD SAE 30/10w-30 diesel oil til I was satisfied...

Hi Everyone, I just checked the Amsoil web site and the Ea filter (EaO10 I believe) for the 2.4L Camry (and I assume Rav4, etc) 2AZ-FE engine is no longer listed. Only the MANN filter is listed. Does anyone have info on this? Thanks!

Originally Posted By: Gary Allan Amsoil doesn't recommend the EaO for that application. They list the MANN ML1017. It falls in the range of your annual mileage. That said, given your desire for a quicker prep, the Amsoil engine flush would be my option. That is odd, I checked last week and...

Hi Gents, I've been getting some good advise from the PCMO forum for my situation and now I may need some Additive Help. I have a 2004 Camry, approx 200,000 kms, 2.4L 2AZ-FE engine, no oil consumption currently running Toyota 5W-30 with OEM oil filter. Nearly all of my driving is short-trip...

Is there info for Canadians on the procedures and costs of getting VOA/UOA's? Thanks!

Hi Everyone. According to the Esso XD-3 Extra Data Sheet, the TBN of the 0W-30 is 7.7, which seems a lot less than other oils (especially the PAO base stocks) it seems to be regularly compared to. Am I missing something here, or just interpreting the data incorrectly? Also Can I use this...

Originally Posted By: CATERHAM I saw that it today's newspaper flyer. I'm waiting for it to drop to $14.99 which is what I paid last fall for it. At $21.99 you can get PP at WalMart! The cheapest I've seen PP is at Zehrs for 31.99 a jug. I was there last week and it was closer to 35 or 36...

Anyone have experience with Motomaster Formula 1 full synthetic (Formula Shell Synthetic according to the MSDS) offered at Canadian Tire? Its on sale this week for a good 10 bucks less than PP.

Originally Posted By: Pablo Originally Posted By: FZ1 2 6 month oil changes with PP are better than a 1 year oil change with Amsoil or anything else. Why would that be? Plenty of people go 12K, 15K, 20K MILES on Amsoil changing the oil annually - depending on the engine, driving conditions...

Originally Posted By: mixxmstrmike Why not just go with the Toyota Denso filters? They're readily available, do a more than adequate job for your average of 12000k/year? I hope they're competitively priced in your area with all the other filters? -Mike The Denso's are around 6-7 bucks from...

Originally Posted By: Jim 5 Based on your annual kilometers, climate, and desire to use a synthetic I'd run PP or M1 Nov. 1 to March 31st (5 months) and I'd run PZYB or another decent dino from April 1 to Halloween (7 months). I have to admit I agree with StevieC, especially given the km's the...

Originally Posted By: bepperb PP/M1/SynPower/cheap Amsoil will be fine for 7500 miles ~12000 km. Denso is average. I'd probably buy the CarQuest which would be WIX filters here. If cold starting is really a problem, synthetic will help but you might consider spring/fall changes with 5-20 in...

So what would a good HM oil be to use? I have a bottle of Canadian Tire Formula 1 High Mileage, but not much else. All of this time I've been considering synthetics only! Thanks again for all of the great explanations!

Unfortunately, UOA's are not in the cards at all for me. Is there a danger from switching to Conventional to Synthetic without a bridge OCI of High Mileage. Will the seals be that bad?

Hi Folks, I'm hoping to get a good recommendation for my particular situation because I've reached a crossroads and don't know what to do. OK, so I have a 2004 Camry 2AZ-FE 4-cyl with approx 215,000 kms on it. Previously was driven 90+% on highway, now it is 75-90% city only of less than 7 km...

I believe, but correct me if I'm wrong that only up to 2002 they were prone to sludging. The last owner has the oil changed monthly with fairly decent conventional/high mileage.

Hi Folks, I'm hoping to get a good recommendation for my particular situation because I've reached a crossroads and don't know what to do. OK, so I have a 2004 Camry 2AZ-FE with approx 215,000 kms on it. Previously was driven 90+% on highway, now it is 75-90% city only of less than 7 km trips...

Since I'm in Canada the cost structure is a little skewed. GC is approx $10/quart PP is $32-36/gallon (4.73 L) PYB approx $17-$20/gallon (4.73 L) M1 approx $36-$42/gallon (4.4L) M1 extended is close to $55/gallon Some food for thought

6 months probably less than 4000 miles. I'd say stop and go is not terribly excessive. Winter starting and warm-up is an issue since my commute to work is approx 7 km (4.4 miles)