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Engine oil......what's everybody using?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Usagrown, Oct 28, 2023.

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Who's using Toyota oil who's not

  1. Toyota Oil

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  2. Other

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  1. Oct 28, 2023 at 6:57 PM
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    Saltyhero13

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    Fuel delete mod Cup holder upgrade
    I'm relying on your honest word. I stay away from food products that look like Hulk's testicles.
     
    Saltyhero13, Oct 28, 2023
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  2. Oct 28, 2023 at 7:54 PM
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    If you are changing oil every 5k miles any of the top brands will do. Best bang for buck oils is Amazon and Costco
     
    Orions Dad, Oct 28, 2023
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  3. Oct 28, 2023 at 8:09 PM
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    I’ve got some pecan oil I’m going to try next change.
     
    centex, Oct 28, 2023
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  4. Oct 28, 2023 at 8:12 PM
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    Holy crap a responsible take. GTFO this is no place for a measured, factual response!
     
    ZappBrannigan, Oct 28, 2023
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  5. Oct 28, 2023 at 8:58 PM
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    5w30 every 5k.

    Or be weird and do 0w20 every 10k.

    Your truck, your choice.
     
    Chip_Tundra, Oct 28, 2023
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  6. Oct 29, 2023 at 8:49 AM
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    So are you saying -5w10 will let me change every 15K?
     
    Saltyhero13, Oct 29, 2023
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  7. Oct 29, 2023 at 9:16 AM
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    Forum logic
     
    Chip_Tundra, Oct 29, 2023
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  8. Oct 29, 2023 at 9:21 AM
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    It could be every 20K.

    Weird indeed.
     
    Saltyhero13, Oct 29, 2023
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  9. Oct 29, 2023 at 9:23 AM
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    @Usagrown 26-6 favoring other oils. Solid answer for you :)
     
    OHwendTrd, Oct 29, 2023
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  10. Oct 29, 2023 at 9:53 AM
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    Kirkland 0W20. Around here, it is by far the best value for the money, especially when on sale.
     
    Fedtime, Oct 29, 2023
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  11. Oct 30, 2023 at 4:35 PM
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    Someday I just want to start a thread with the title "OIL". Nothing else but the single word. I truly love the insanity that is unleased on the planet whenever the insane redundancy of any oil thread is released.
     
    737fixer, Oct 30, 2023
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  12. Oct 30, 2023 at 4:39 PM
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    Why wait? Don’t procrastinate.
     
    ZappBrannigan, Oct 30, 2023
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  13. Oct 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM
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    hagrid, Oct 30, 2023
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  14. Oct 30, 2023 at 5:47 PM
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    I run 0w20 in winter and add a little corn starch in late May to thicken it up for summer.
     
    RichterScale, Oct 30, 2023
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  15. Oct 30, 2023 at 5:49 PM
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    Karo syrup is my go to winter oil additive.
     
    Black Wolf, Oct 30, 2023
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  16. Oct 30, 2023 at 5:54 PM
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    I'm waiting a bit to post my reply.
     
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  17. Oct 30, 2023 at 5:54 PM
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  18. Oct 30, 2023 at 6:09 PM
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    He should visit BITOG.
     
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  19. Oct 30, 2023 at 6:17 PM
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    I know this is obnoxious as hell, but I have a family member that is a lubrication engineer at chevron Houston. His sentiment is buy whatever is cheapest that meets the standard, and change it regularly, premium oils are a waste of money. So I’ve gone by his recommendation. I buy the store brand high mileage synthetic personally, for my first gen.
     
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  20. Oct 31, 2023 at 12:15 AM
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    Last oil change I used Mobil 1 5w20 regular and used an OEM filter. Both from Walmart, so about $60 for two 5qt jugs and the filter.
     
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  21. Oct 31, 2023 at 4:22 AM
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    I get my oil "free" from fcp euro. 0w20 liquimoly every 5k:burnrubber:
     
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  22. Oct 31, 2023 at 6:03 AM
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    Bammer I'm disinclined to acquiesce your request.

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    German Castrol 0w30 , the green elixir of the Gods ! BITOG veterans know that oil !
     
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  23. Oct 31, 2023 at 6:14 AM
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    It’s not obnoxious and I do agree. All of the top name brands are similar as far as detergents and anti wear chemicals go. Change at 5k miles and you will be good. One problem is that with synthetic is people think it’s ok to wait til 10-15k miles to change at that point I would be concerned about the oil filter
     
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  24. Oct 31, 2023 at 7:01 AM
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    9qts of Maple Sap every 6 months or 5k miles. It's free for me and I stock up every year. Plenty for all my vehicles and toys!

    I make my own filters out of birch bark also.
     
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    How many miles does it take to make Maple Syrup?
     
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    Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 5w-30. OEM Filter only, oil changes at pretty much 5000 miles.
     
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  27. Oct 31, 2023 at 9:45 AM
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    After many taste tests through a change interval, I would say it starts to syrup around 3k miles. Perfect and ready for pancakes by 5k.

    Don't worry though, even when syrup starts it is still thicker than 0w-20! ;)
     
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    10K interval.
     
    Gene_in_FL, Oct 31, 2023
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  29. Oct 31, 2023 at 5:46 PM
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    You cannot expect 8.5qts (2.125 gallons) of that fluid to serve for that distance.
     
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  30. Nov 3, 2023 at 3:32 AM
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    Valvoline Extended Protection 0w-20 every 5k!
     
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