Having a hard time deciding

[ARB1977]

Amsoil is stuck in my head but after reading some of the UOA's on the Tacoma 3.4L V6 it seems that Moble One holds up better than Amsoil. Moble one's 10W30 in most Toyota engines have been holding their own according the UOA reports. Is the 10W30 EP just as good if not better than the other Moble one oils and if so would you recommend the 10W30 EP to be ran in this engine? My goal is to change the oil and filter every six months or 5000-7500 miles. Help me decide thanks. If i can get better results with a less expensive oil please let me know.

 

[Thatwouldbegreat]

I think Mobil 1 EP in 5 quart jugs from Wal Mart is a good oil, cheap enough for me, and convenient to buy.

I bet the Mobil 7500 would be fine for 5K OCI, and the Havoline, MotorCraft, Pennzoil or Phillips Trop Arctic would be fine for 3K to 3750 mile OCI.

I'd run the Mobil 1 EP at 7K or 1 year OCI...and if I ran out to 10K I'd feel fine with it.

I think I am a bit conservative on oil change intervals, but after reading about engines sludging I think the extra marging of safety is worth it.

I'm also using Lube Control LC20 and FP60 and Valvoline Synpower Oil Treatment, and Lubegard Red in in the auto transmissions vehicles

My current dose:

-1 oz LC20 / quart of oil initially + 1 oz per 1000 miles

- 1 oz FP60 / 5 gallons fuel every time

- 1 oz VSOT / quart of oil initially + .5 oz per 1000 miles

- 1 or 2 bottles LubeGard Red in the automatic transmission [ depending on capacity ]

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Amsoil makes some very good oils, like Series 2000 and 3000.

Before I ever try it, some annoying Amsoil hack will try to push it in whatever car forum I read, and I say 'no way'.

Redline is my other favorite oil and my choice for transmission, differential, and transaxle fluids , but Mobil 1 is so easy to buy I may switch to Mobil 1 for many cars.


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http://www.mobil1.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_Extended_Performance.aspx

http://www.mobil1.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_Clean_7500.aspx

http://www.lubecontrol.com/


http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/product_detail.asp?product=21

http://www.lubegard.com/automotive/trans_atf.html

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/tso.aspx

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/hdd.aspx

[ September 09, 2005, 12:36 AM: Message edited by: Thatwouldbegreat ]

 

[Steve S]

Using chevron supreme ,penzoil ,conoco hydroclear type oils are good for up to 5,000 miles . The top syns 10,000 miles. Well proven by multiple uoas on sound engines. No need to push the oils any more I would rather be conservative although the syns could go further.

 

[Steve S]

Forgot to add one of the most incredable values .Delo 10w/30 .

 

[ARB1977]

quote:

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Originally posted by Steve S:
Forgot to add one of the most incredable values .Delo 10w/30 .

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What is delo?

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Nobody "big" sells Delo 10W-30 around here. I've tried them all.... K Mart, Meijer, Auto Zone, Wal*Mart, Advance Auto, Murrays, Pep Boys. The only Delo I ever see is 15W-40 in gallon jugs. Wal*Mart sold it at one time in quart bottles... not recently.

 

[AndyH]

quote:

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Originally posted by TRDUSA2002:
What is delo?

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Chevron Delo information

 

[Steve S]

I get 10w/30 Delo at the Chevron jobber. I live outside of Redding calif.

 

[BIGJ552000]

The advance auto near me carries Delo 10w30 so maybe you have to try an check other advance auto's near you