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Motor oil preference

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Adair444, Jul 28, 2020.

  1. Jul 28, 2020 at 11:32 AM
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    Adair444

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    I have a 2015 Toyota Tundra 1794 with 48k.

    I like to do my own oil changes but curious what everyone else uses in their motors??
    Its recommended using 0w-20, the first oil change i used Mobil 1.


    Ive heard people prefer using Castrol GTX also. Does anyone run either of these in their tundras?? whats your opinion on using either??
     
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  2. Jul 28, 2020 at 11:36 AM
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    Many run Mobil one as do I. Many use various other synthetics. Probably can't go wrong with any. Just got to change it regularly. I am considering SuperTech on my next change; have used in other vehicles and have seen some recent test results that show better than Mobil 1.
     
  3. Jul 28, 2020 at 1:28 PM
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    Whichever premium brand is on sale.

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  4. Jul 28, 2020 at 1:44 PM
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  5. Jul 28, 2020 at 1:55 PM
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    I use either Mobil 1, Valvoline or Castrol Synthetic.
     
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  6. Jul 28, 2020 at 2:02 PM
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    0-20 or 0-30 ??
     
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  7. Jul 28, 2020 at 2:02 PM
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    My two favorite 0W-20 oils are Pennzoil Ultra Platinum and Motul Eco-Lite.

    I’ve had the best longer interval results with the Motul.
     
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  8. Jul 28, 2020 at 2:02 PM
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    Regular Havoline 0W-20 for 420K miles. I'm nearing my 100th oil change.
     
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    Mobil 1, 0W-20. After decades of dino oil and 3,000 mile oil change intervals I'm a HAPPY CAMPER to now go 10,000 miles on Mobil 1 synthetic.
     
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    0-20 syn...whatever is on sale
     
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    I prefer Valvoline or Mobile 1.
     
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    If we couldn't talk about a 'lift' ~ 'biggest tire' and 'motor oil' we wouldn't have a truck forum.
     
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    Mobil 1. Why? Because I get it when it is on sale @ BJ’s for 6.99/6 qt case. And yes, I am serious
     
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    I prefer 5 qt jugs because I only have to open 2 instead of opening 8. Also makes refilling with old oil easier. Call me lazy. But that is a great price.
     
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    I use Valvoline 0W=20 synthetic purchased on Amazon shipped overnight via USPS
     
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    Ahh........you left out mpg's while towing a 9000lb trailer up hill in Colorado over Wolf Creek Pass with 4.6er
     
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    ........or what's better JBL or non JBL stereo...come on!!!
    Stick with M-1....easy peezy...and
    BLAAAAAAACK...
     
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    Amsoil grenade in 3...2...1

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    So I’ve tried 5w-30 multiple times in my truck. I liked how it ran with mobil 1 5w-30. It got rid of the ticking noise. However it didn’t run nearly as well with the rotella 5w-30. I switched back to 0w-20 penzoil and it ran great again.

    i swear 0-20 mobil 1 is just not the product it was years ago. The truck sounds better and feels smoother on penzoil
     
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