shropshire 0 #26 November 9, 2011 Quote Yeah - that was a generalization. But a new car, with hubcaps? Pretty much doesn't need synthetic oil. That's ONLY Blue ones... red cars ALWAYs need synthetic oil ... Oh and if you EVER change the wheels for alloys remember to change you engine oil too - I thought EVERYONE knew that (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PiLFy 3 #27 November 9, 2011 You're awfully opinionated for someone who is wrong on all counts... So much so, that I suspect you B a Troll. "Wheel alignment = you hit a curb or similar. NOT Toyotas fault." I didn't hit any curbs, or other hazards. I take VERY good care of my rides. Once the suspension settled in a bit after about 1K miles. It started to pull to the left, not steer neutrally, & do some other funky front-end things. This is faulty manufacture, not wear N tear. "Hub caps can fly off and are cheap. Neither is warranty." As the front-end wasn't right when it left the factory? It IS a warranty repair. Said warranty states 3yr/36K miles = bumper to bumper coverage. Hub caps aren't wear items. If it flew off because a mechanic ham-fisted it on, & cracked a few tabs? They owe me a new one. If it flew off because they're flimsy? They owe me a new one. Regarding the engine's requirements for oil. The owner's manual calls for 0-20W synthetic to be used year round. As w/any car, the owner's manual is the bible for that car. That bible says 5-20W conventional can be used in a pinch, but to get it out within 3K miles. My choice in rims has nothing to do w/it. Get a clue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
