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Old 02-18-2006, 02:21 PM
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Default Re: Oil Change - Frequency?

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Originally Posted by Tazman
From what the dealership says and the mechanics, is that synthetic is a waste of money on a new car. It is ok for higher mileage and older cars. So stay with what they recommend Mobil 0W20 if that is what you are using.
interesting... both of the local toyota dealers i've gone to stock one or two brands of synthetic and didn't bat an eye when i asked for synthetic.

and the car doesn't seem to mind at all...

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