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    Yet another "what oil" post

    Looks like I'll give the PP a try. What kind of an OCI would be appropriate? Rick
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    Yet another "what oil" post

    Thanks for the replies. Will there be any MPG gains running synthetic vs. dino? Aryton, did lots(LOTS!) of research before purchasing this car. When I first saw the 2011 Sonata and the new body design , I was drawn to the car. It is what I believe the best bang for the buck today in a midsize...
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    Yet another "what oil" post

    Just picked up a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited with the 2.4 GDI engine. It has 18,255 miles on it. We live in south central Montana, elevation is 3600 Ft. Often drive over the Beartooth Pass at 10,947 and cruise Yellowstone Nat. Park. The Owners' manual recommends a 5W-20, 5W-30 (API SM / ILSAC...
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    Need oil recommendation for Toyota 4runner

    If running a synthetic reveals a leak, what options besides replacing the leaking seal or gasket would I have?
  5. M

    Need oil recommendation for Toyota 4runner

    Looks like I'll choose one of these recommended Synthetics. Thans for the feedback. Rick
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    Need oil recommendation for Toyota 4runner

    Thanks for the recommendations! At this time there are no leaky valve cover gaskets, no leaks of any kind,actually. What are the chances of a synthetic causing an oil leak on an engine w/this many miles?
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    Need oil recommendation for Toyota 4runner

    New to BITOG. Thought this would be a worthy first post. We just purchased a 2004 Toyota 4runner, 4.7 V8 w/140,000 miles. No records from the previous owner, so basically starting fresh. The owners manual recommends 5W-30, API grade SL "Energy-Conserving" or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. I live...
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