Well, the Toyota models that specify the synthetic are all pretty pricy ones, and the synthetic specified is "0W20." I haven't seen any of that at the parts stores so far, but then I haven't asked for it, either. Toyota is NOT one of the makers that includes a year's worth of oil changes in the purchase of the car. I agree, no reason to switch to synthetic for a Vanagon, but lots of committed synthetic users around. mcneely ---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > , Toyota only got on the "synthetic" bandwagon when they started branding > the stuff under their own label and now they require it to keep the > warranty valid for some vehicles. Go figure. > > > > > mcneely > > > Maybe BP or Shell bought out Toyota (using their Petty Cash account) and > decided to mandate the use of their most expensive oil.... > > "It's Just Business..." (a joke) Maybe they made a deal..Toyota...a > kickback from Big Oil in return for putting that clause into their warranty > requirements...I've come to realize that anything is possible when it comes > to making money (for the Shareholders) > > Most of Vanagons were built before Synthetic Oil even existed. I don't > see changing over to full synthetic would make much difference on anything > except maybe a Bostig or a Subie powered one... > Don Hanson -- David McNeely |
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