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thanks for the info, same answer I got from my dealership. Can you post the Toyota email address you wrote to. Is this the factory email address or just your dealership address?
Can anyone tell me what it is?
what did you end up doing?
matt
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http://toyota.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/toyota.cfg/php/enduser/home.php
Go to "My Area"
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Here's a link to my earlier post on the subject:
boone88rr, "Toyota Tacoma 2005+" #5051, 31 Aug 2005 3:43 pm
E-mail me if you have any questions on removing the center console, or any other part of the interior, like the door panels.
Click on my name for my e-mail.
I have the same amp and MB quart 6x9 comp speakers. If you have pics I know few people would like these.
Thanks
For suspension: camburg or donahoe coilovers and deaver leaf springs.
I also have a K&n air filter and have a trufilter lifetime oil filter http://trufilter.com/
on order.
The next xhoice is a Gibson exhaust system. it goes for 362.25 on Autoanything.com(shipped free).Part #618802 anyone know anything about this one? is it good? its rather cheap and its all stainless steal.
Third is the Magnaflow cat back system. it goes fro about 542.38 online. part # 16625. Its moore expensive than the gibson. is the quality better?
Fourth choice is the JBA. i dont even know if its available yet.
Basically im looking for better gas mileage, a beefier sound, and quality that will last. Any comments would be appreciated. please email me. thank you.
$27,145.45 plus tax, tags and fees for a 2006 4x4 SB, DC V6, TRD Offroad Package with tow. Is this a good deal?
Is 7K the rule of thumb when changing over to synthetic?
Where did you find the best place to buy it from?
Thanks, Paul
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302(C))
This federal law regulates warranties for the protection of consumers. The essence of the law concerning aftermarket auto parts is that a vehicle manufacturer may not condition a written or implied warranty on the consumers using parts or services which are identified by brand, trade, or corporate name (such as the vehicle maker's brand) unless the parts or service are provided free of charge. The law means that the use of an aftermarket part alone is not cause for denying the warranty. However, the law's protection does not extend to aftermarket parts in situations where such parts actually caused the damage being claimed under the warranty. Further, consumers are advised to be aware of any specific terms or conditions stated in the warranty which may result in its being voided. The law states in relevant part:
“No warrantor of a consumer product may condition his written or implied warranty of such product on the consumers using, in connection with such product, any article or service (other than article or service provided without charge under the terms of the warranty) which is identified by brand, trade or corporate name...” (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)).
I had a pretty large order so I just bought it off of Amsoil.com. I bought the ASL 5W-30 oil, an SDF57 oil filter, 75W-90 for the MT, transfer case and front diff, and 80W-90 for the rear diff. There is guy near where I work that carries it as well so I'll probably go to him in the early spring when I do the next oil change. The shipping charges weren't bad though, like $6.00 (32 lbs. package), it was here in less than a week from when I ordered it.
If you go to the Amsoil website they have a dealer locator for your area. Just about everywhere I looked on the internet had the same prices, the only thing that varied was the shipping charges. If you can find a dealer nearby you'll probably save 5-6 bucks.
When to Use Amsoil
I simply go slowly over speed bumps now, and try to keep the truck in gear.
I've taken my truck on a few moderate 4x4 trails and never had a problem with this as the speeds are very slow.
Q. I heard that new cars require a break in period with petroleum before you switch them to synthetic. How long should this break in period be?
A. AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil can be used during break-in trouble free. In fact, vehicles such as Dodge Viper and Chevrolet Corvette come factory filled with synthetic oil.
Since most new vehicles come filled with petroleum oil, it only makes good sense to change to AMSOIL at the first scheduled oil change interval. New engine components generate high levels of wear metals and can contain contaminants from assembly. By allowing the engine to operate with the petroleum oil until the first oil/filter change interval, the wear metals and contaminants are removed prior to installing AMSOIL.
Waiting till your second oil change would be fine with no harm done
The main reason for going with synthetics is recduction in heat friction and wear, with this comes the the slight added bonus of added MPG as well as the benifit of extended drain intervals. So with that in mind I'm not sure why one would want to convert back to conventional petroleum from synthetic but yes it can be done.
Oil change #1 with Toyota oil filter/oil at 2500 miles and then change to Amsoil at 7500 miles.
Does anyone really go to the Amsoil recommended oil change interval of 25K with no problems? I am so leary of this. I would like to keep my truck for 300,000 miles or more (if the paint lasts that long).
Allen
Second-I had the creaking clutch and the dealer has replaced all the bushings and greased it up, but the noise still comes back. He is confused as well about this. Any ideas? Thanks
First, regardless of how incredible a particular oil may be, that has no effect on the contamination that accumulates. Moisture condensing in the crankcase is not reduced (though some additives in most motor oils will emulsify them to an extent), and contaminants from blow-by gasses and dirt that makes it's way in thru the fuel, air, and ventilations systems will accummulate at the same rate regardless of what oil is there.
Secondly, and perhaps just as important, while the Magnusson Moss act will prevent the mfr from disallowing a warranty claim because of the use of aftermarket parts unless it can be shown that the aftermarket part caused a problem that the OEM part would not have, there is no protection for the consumer if he does not follow the recommended oil change intervals. Say, for example, the engine sludges up (like the Siennas did a few yrs ago). If your engine succumbs, YOU would have to prove that the sludging would have occurred even if you had changed the oil at 6months/5k miles, and, to the same degree.
Now, if Amsoil wants to warrant your engine, and you're willing to put your eggs in that basket, good luck. (That still doesn't erase the first concern.)
If you are really concerned, use the Amsoil for 5k miles and then have an oil analysis done. After the analysis, they should be able to suggest how long the oil will hold up based on the conditions of the 5k miles of use. Keep in mind, all of this has already been done by Amsoil engineers but whatever floats your boat. That's where ratings come from. Point is, it has been tested and it can hold up to the rated mileage.
Also, YOU don't have to prove anything. The law states that THEY have to prove what you have done after market has caused the problem. When the oil is rated to 25,000 you are simply following the recommendations of an after market oil. If you were using crappy Pennzoil and tried to run it for 25,000 miles, you wouldn't have much of an argument. You could always involve Amsoil if you ever really did have a problem.
According to the thinking in the previous post, they could technically void your warranty because you used 0w-30 instead of the recommended 5w-30?!? Or Quaker State instead of the Mobil that Toyota uses?!? Please.
Thanks,
B