Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 14:13:59 GMT From: "Ron\(Fla\)" <arkay_nopsamenter.com> Subject: Re: Does anyone use synthetic oils?
The information below is from Toyota's web site FAQ's. ------------------------------------------------- Can I use synthetic oil in my Toyota? Answer All Toyota vehicles come from the factory with natural petroleum-based engine oil. Toyota is currently recommending American Petroleum Institute (API) grade SJ petroleum-based engine oil. In moderate climates, this oil should have a Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) viscosity rating of 5W-30. In our high mileage tests with preventative maintenance performed at the recommended intervals, the recommended natural petroleum-based oil has provided excellent service. If you decide to use synthetic oil for the engine, it is best not to switch until the first scheduled oil change. Synthetic oil should meet or exceed the above specifications. Even if synthetic oil is used, we do not recommend a longer oil change interval. Also, once synthetic oil is used, you should keep using it and not switch back and forth with natural petroleum-based oil. If the engine oil that you use, whether natural or synthetic, does not meet the above specifications or is defective, any resulting damage to the engine will not be covered by the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty. You can protect yourself against this possibility by having your maintenance performed by a factory-authorized Toyota dealer. ------------------------------------------------------- Ron(Fla) "Ray O" <rokigawanopsamNOSPAM.com> wrote in message news:tX5C7.108293$P8.37637173nopsam1.elmhst1.il.home.com... > ================== > I don't know about Daniel's reasons, but the biggest reason > that I would avoid Amsoil is that I understand that it is > not rated or certified by the American Petroleum Institute > (API) or Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Your > owner's manual specifies an API rating of something like SE, > SF, or SH and if the oil you put into the engine does not > carry it, then you will have no warranty protection on your > engine or components lubricated by the non-certified oil. > Ray O > >
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