TCH original oil
#41
12-18-2008, 10:23 AM
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Re: TCH original oil
Correct me if I am wrong, but is one benefit of using synthetic oil is that it is not imported from the Middle East, and it's made in the USA? (At least Amsoil is made in USA)
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12-18-2008, 02:05 PM
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Re: TCH original oil
Since most refineries in the US are older (>30 years) and use an older solvent refining process, the base oils are Group I/II - not Group III.
In fact, according to the Global Guide to Base Oil Refining, Petro-Canada is the only refiner of Group III base oil in North America at 2,000 bpd.
http://www.lngpublishing.com/BaseStockGuide/index.cfm
However, I'm sure that most, if not all, of the major oil companies BLEND synthetic products in the US - including Nippon Oil (Childersburg, Alabama)
In any case, I would highly recommend using an API approved 0W-20 in order to keep your warranty in place.
http://eolcs.api.org/FindBrandByVisc...iscosity=0W-20
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12-18-2008, 03:35 PM
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Re: TCH original oil
I heard a while back that Chevron gets their oil from huge oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. My guess is, they may refine most of their own gasoline from that same oil.
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12-19-2008, 06:52 AM
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Re: TCH original oil
- Why we import so much crude oil?
- Why no new refineries in the last 30 years?
Back on topic:
Mikieboyblue: Are you going to update your response in post#2 or do you still feel 5W-20 is the factory fill for the Camry Hybrid?
#47
12-20-2008, 01:33 PM
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Re: TCH original oil
I am waiting for a response back from Toyota.
#48
01-18-2009, 10:19 AM
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Re: TCH original oil
The response from Toyota confirmed 0w-20 is the original oil and the original response from Toyota was incorrect (that's concerning).
Dear Mr. Forte:
We apologize for the conflicting information.
The Camry Hybrid is built with 0W-20 oil as it does provide optimal fuel economy. Toyota recommends 5W-20 as a low cost alternative for our customers. Please note: By using 5W-20 oil in the Camry Hybrid your fuel economy may be reduced. Actual fuel economy reduction may vary.
We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.
Your email has been documented at our National Headquarters under file#200811140122.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via email by using the following link, http://www.toyota.com/help/contactus.html, or by calling 800-331-4331. We are available from 5 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and from 7 AM to 4 PM on Saturday.
Sincerely,
Anita M.
Toyota Customer Experience
We apologize for the conflicting information.
The Camry Hybrid is built with 0W-20 oil as it does provide optimal fuel economy. Toyota recommends 5W-20 as a low cost alternative for our customers. Please note: By using 5W-20 oil in the Camry Hybrid your fuel economy may be reduced. Actual fuel economy reduction may vary.
We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.
Your email has been documented at our National Headquarters under file#200811140122.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via email by using the following link, http://www.toyota.com/help/contactus.html, or by calling 800-331-4331. We are available from 5 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and from 7 AM to 4 PM on Saturday.
Sincerely,
Anita M.
Toyota Customer Experience
#49
01-18-2009, 02:50 PM
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Re: TCH original oil
Anyone know a store (box or online) I can get 0W-20 by the case (at a discount?). For the most part, I never even see cases at Pep Boys or Advance Auto. And if I do, it's just however many quarts times the per quart price! I prefer Pennzoil Platinum or Mobil 1. Thanks guys!
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01-18-2009, 05:35 PM
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Re: TCH original oil
You can try here for Pennzoil Platinum 0w-20.
http://www.oil-store.com/
They have it for 5.33 qt. (31.99 per case of 6) plus shipping. You might try to get in the good graces of your friendly neighborhood parts store ( I get 10% off on everything now) or find a friend that works at Wally World and have them get an employee discount.
One VERY good option between now and the 31st is to head over to Advanced Auto Parts and have them order several cases of Castrol Syntec 0w-20 for you. It is on sale for 27.99 for 5 quarts INCLUDING a Mobil 1 EP filter. Most places sell this filter for more than $10.00 but even at close out pricing from WALMart, they cost me $7.00. That makes it $4.20 a quart on the oil.
http://www.oil-store.com/
They have it for 5.33 qt. (31.99 per case of 6) plus shipping. You might try to get in the good graces of your friendly neighborhood parts store ( I get 10% off on everything now) or find a friend that works at Wally World and have them get an employee discount.
One VERY good option between now and the 31st is to head over to Advanced Auto Parts and have them order several cases of Castrol Syntec 0w-20 for you. It is on sale for 27.99 for 5 quarts INCLUDING a Mobil 1 EP filter. Most places sell this filter for more than $10.00 but even at close out pricing from WALMart, they cost me $7.00. That makes it $4.20 a quart on the oil.
