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FreeBird
07-06-2002, 08:16 PM
Just checked my dealership's web site and they advertise Toyota synthetic motor oil. I emailed them to ask what other synth oil they have. After reading most of the posts on Amsoil and Mobil 1, I wonder what this Toyota synth is like? Has anybody used it and is it better/worse than the others?

Thanks.
2002GT_Celica
07-06-2002, 08:24 PM
Hmm...that's strange. My dealership always puts Castrol GTX in my car.
FreeBird
07-06-2002, 08:28 PM
Thnx man, I'll have to look into it.
Chris25NJ
07-06-2002, 10:23 PM
A little off topic, but anyone know if Valvoline synthetic is any good?
FreeBird
07-07-2002, 10:58 AM
Chris:

Check out this page for a comparison.

http://www.bestsyntheticoil.com/members/amsoil/1Highlander/index.shtml
laz_10
07-07-2002, 03:32 PM
i always take my car for oil change to the dealership (to keep a record so they wont say i havent been maintaning correctly). anyways, my uncle changed my cars oil this saturday and he was surprised that the oil that came out was reddish, does anybody know why? could it be the Toyota syn. oil. i put in castrol gtx 5w-30
Chris25NJ
07-07-2002, 08:32 PM
Thanks Freebird! I don't like the looks of that chart. I just put new mobile 1 in yesterday.
FreeBird
07-08-2002, 08:36 AM
Got an email back from service at Toyota and they said their Toyota Synthetic Oil is made by Esso but that was all I got from them. So I still don't know how that oil stacks up against Mobil 1 or Amsoil or if they even have other oils to choose from (although I imagine they do).
GTS LAID
07-08-2002, 03:59 PM
Esso is Exxon so that means that you're pretty much using the mobil 1 oil
WillyWonka
07-08-2002, 04:46 PM
My brother's sponsored by Amsoil (for of all things bass fishing) and I'll be sharing in the hookup :) Whenever I get time, I'll see if I can hookup a deal in GP.
FreeBird
07-08-2002, 04:56 PM
GTS_Laid:

Hmm, so I take it that's not bad. Maybe not as good as Amsoil or that Redlyn stuff though. Thanks.
GTS LAID
07-08-2002, 06:11 PM
no its not bad... but its not the best.
1Highlander
07-08-2002, 08:16 PM
Originally posted by WillyWonka
My brother's sponsored by Amsoil (for of all things bass fishing) and I'll be sharing in the hookup :) Whenever I get time, I'll see if I can hookup a deal in GP.

You guys can always get a good price from me for Amsoil!!! Just email me... krismatt100@hotmail.com
VZV21
07-10-2002, 09:31 AM
Amsoil (pasted from the Series 2000 oil) makes this claim:
Meets and/or Exceeds These Performance Specs:
API SL, SJ, SH, CF

Here's the question....If the Series 2000 oil (for example) and/or exceeds API specs, why aren't they API certified?

FYI, for spark ignition engines, only the XL7500 series carries the API certification.