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#136 of 228 Re: Brake Pad Life [blufz1] by wvgasguy Jun 25, 2007 (4:13 pm)
Replying to: blufz1 (Jun 23, 2007 2:30 pm) Going much slower than the traffic flow is dangerous   I've found if I stay out of the left lane (where most Americans seem to want to stay) it's less crowded and if I drive 5mph under the limit I seldom have to pass and most people have no problem passing me. Every once in a while a "glob" of cars will catch up and the idiots (wouldn't be in a glob in the first place if they weren't) act like they don't know how to pass.   I refuse to speed up when some idiot that has seen me for a half mile in front of him refuses to get to the left.   In heavy traffic I've also found that I can usually find a large truck in the right lane to follow and easily be seen as a slow vehicle without hampering traffic any more than what the truck is doing anyway.   Then again I don't live in LA or NYC
#137 of 228 Re: Winters [wvgasguy] by mrpat Jul 01, 2007 (4:47 pm)
Replying to: wvgasguy (Aug 11, 2006 6:53 am) Do any of you know if synthetic oil is worthwhile in a TCH. My wife says she heard something about Toyota oil gelling and causing engine damage. Synthetic makes sense to me because of low friction and the fact that it doesent break down like the additives that breakdown and come out of solution because of excessive heat. Hoping to hear from wvgasguy or any other informed person on this topic Replies to this message: wvgasguy (Jul 02, 2007 3:28 am) wvgasguy (Jul 02, 2007 3:32 am) w9cw (Jul 02, 2007 9:25 am) regal1945 (Jul 02, 2007 12:58 pm) stevedebi (Jul 02, 2007 1:00 pm)
#138 of 228 Re: Winters [mrpat] by wvgasguy Jul 02, 2007 (3:28 am)
Replying to: mrpat (Jul 01, 2007 4:47 pm) There is a lot of debate that has taken place on that topic here and on GreenHybrid. I'd be willing to sday it's more of a personal choice as there seems to be no scientific evidence I've read yet that it does indeed protect the engine better over the long term IF you change the oil every 5000 miles as recommended by Toyota. If (after warranty expires) a person wants to run extended oil services then I think synthetic makes a lot of sence. Possibly if a person has a lot of stop and go traffic and low annual milage I might consider it. For me I have a lot of low speed 2 lane trips and most of my milage is interstate, steady speed 70mph driving where the oil warms up and the engine is on idle a lot (38mpg gets a lot of idle time, even at 60 mph). I just don't see my engine needing or benefiting from synthetic.   Remember too that many of the "fanatics" are indeed running synthetic but they also are running 45 to 50 psig in their tires, using premium fuel, running with no A/C and windows up. I take their opinions for what they are, free advise.. Many people have been running synthetic for years and swear by it. Then again there has been issues posted where the synthetic has caused problems in some engines.   Synthetic is definately a better oil. However todays oils are more than good enough to protect your engine, especially for "normal" driving and if changed on the frequencies recommended.
#139 of 228 Re: Winters [mrpat] by wvgasguy Jul 02, 2007 (3:32 am)
Replying to: mrpat (Jul 01, 2007 4:47 pm) My wife says she heard something about Toyota oil gelling and causing engine damage.   Yes I read that info after I bought my TCH. I believe that was an issue Toyota addressed and I have no heard of it as a problem with any of the newer Camry's. There is a lot of info posted on that as well. I just can't remember the details since that discussion took place a while back and I dismissed it as not applicable to my TCH.   For me, the bottom line is if there is a problem (and it could happen to any brand) who's most likely to step up and help me correct it. I'm betting Toyota will better than their competitors
#140 of 228 Re: Winters [mrpat] by w9cw Jul 02, 2007 (9:25 am)
Replying to: mrpat (Jul 01, 2007 4:47 pm) I've been monitoring this forum, as my brother plans to buy a TCH. But, I can comment on the synthetic oil discussion, or at least inject one empirical piece of evidence in favor of its use. One of my cars is an old 1985 SAAB 900 sedan with the 8-valve 2.0L SOHC SAAB engine purchased new in April 1985. It currently has over 300K on the engine, and other than normal wear-and-tear items such as plugs, water pump, etc, nothing has been replaced - original timing chain, and the head has never been off. Mobil 1 10W-30 synthetic has been used since Day 1. Granted, one may also see such long-term reliability using a conventional motor oil, but for my use, I prefer synthetics. Cold starting in winter is a positive with synthetics, as well as resistance to break down at high temps. Replies to this message: regal1945 (Jul 02, 2007 12:58 pm) stevedebi (Jul 02, 2007 1:00 pm)
#141 of 228 Re: Winters [w9cw] by regal1945 Jul 02, 2007 (12:58 pm)
Replying to: w9cw (Jul 02, 2007 9:25 am) Why shore! My sisters uncle's brother in law's father in law's grandmother uses that chit! then dares da neighbor who uses Penzoil and got over 500K on his ford lol. Replies to this message: stevedebi (Jul 02, 2007 1:00 pm)
#142 of 228 Re: Winters [regal1945] by stevedebi Jul 02, 2007 (1:00 pm)
Replying to: regal1945 (Jul 02, 2007 12:58 pm) "Why shore! My sisters uncle's brother in law's father in law's grandmother uses that chit! then dares da neighbor who uses Penzoil and got over 500K on his ford lol."   Penzoil, nothing like putting wax in the engine (paraffin, that is).
#143 of 228 Re: My bonehead move . . . [hybrid4me] by iss Jul 02, 2007 (7:58 pm)
Replying to: hybrid4me (Jun 04, 2007 4:55 pm) I'm always forgetting to turn off the ignition, but the car doesn't allow it -- as soon as I open the door to get out, it starts to beep like crazy. I'm not sure how you could have walked away with the fob and not been alerted. Replies to this message: plknj (Aug 03, 2007 3:23 am) jjyang (Aug 03, 2007 5:50 pm)
#144 of 228 Re: My bonehead move . . . [hybrid4me] by wvrsmith Aug 02, 2007 (7:56 pm)
Replying to: hybrid4me (Jun 04, 2007 4:55 pm) Not so - I made the same mistake and the engine kept running for about an hour in a parking lot.
#145 of 228 Re: My bonehead move . . . [iss] by plknj Aug 03, 2007 (3:23 am)
Replying to: iss (Jul 02, 2007 7:58 pm) The alert beeps are really not that noticable; not if you have had the music on and are trying to make a quick exit from the car. Even without the music on, the warning beeps are not that loud... except when I start driving without my seatbelt... that beep is annoying. Replies to this message: jjyang (Aug 03, 2007 5:50 pm)

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