1st Oil Change Poll

spaghettiedy · 10-07-2008, 07:41 AM

I've been trying to reasearch when everyone has changed their oil for the 1st, 2nd, or whatever time until 5k. It seems that everyone is varied about mileage and to use dyno or synthetic. My plan is to use synthetic for the life of the time, but when to start.

Anybody know what exact oil that Tacoma's are shipped with? I would assume that if you change your oil under 5k, you would what the exact oil just without metal particles from break in. I've read that rings, pistons, and other engine parts need to break in w/ dyno rather than synthetic. Don't really know, that's why I'm asking...

Please write in any suggestions.

wiscdave · 10-07-2008, 07:48 AM

I dumped my virgin oil at 500 miles

Rtrn2taco · 10-07-2008, 07:54 AM

I waited till the recommended 4500 and changed with synthetic. Changed it last week and it feels to run better with the synthetic.

tdm156 · 10-07-2008, 08:04 AM

Changed mine on Sunday at 4800 miles with Synthetic!

Janster · 10-07-2008, 08:06 AM

First oil change was at 3,000 and used synthetic. After that....4500-5000 with synthetic.

Brunes · 10-07-2008, 10:58 AM

I'll be getting the first oil changed when I hit 5K- and it'll be all synthetic from here out.

Motorshooter · 10-16-2008, 05:31 PM

I changed mine at 500, which is a good idea for a new motor to help remove all the little metal particals left from the factory.

I have used Mobil 1 in all my Corvettes and Stingrays I'v owned and it has never let me down, so the Taco-wagon recieved Mobil 1 synth oil and a new Mobil 1 filter

spaghettiedy · 10-24-2008, 05:27 AM

I think that I am going to change my 1st tank at 3k. Thanks to everyone that polled.

spaghettiedy · 10-31-2008, 09:49 AM

bump

jrw1965 · 10-31-2008, 04:18 PM

I went with synthetic at 5k and will stay with that

eordonez · 11-02-2008, 02:31 PM

changed mine about 6k and 6 months of use with the one the dealership uses.....

007Tacoma · 11-03-2008, 04:33 PM

Switched to Mobil 1 Full Synthetic at the first oil change (5K). I love doing my own oil changes on the 4.0L - so easy!!!

genxer36 · 11-04-2008, 11:04 PM

Changed to Synthetic at 85,000 miles. I didn't know much about synthetic until reading up on it here & elsewhere. I will be using synthetic Mobil 1 from now on.

Too bad you didn't post this sooner. I put a deals/coupon thread up a few weeks ago. Advance Auto parts had a deal on Mobil 1 with the filter $29. I think the deal expired Nov 1st.

deadbolt · 11-04-2008, 11:13 PM

changed mine to mobil 1 syn at 1500. im approaching 5000 and will be doing the same.

CtryBoyInMT · 11-13-2008, 12:34 AM

FWIW:

First at 5K and the rest at 5K (2).

All with Mobil 1 5w30 Synthetic and a Wix filter.

Next will be Amsoil, cause it will be slightly cheaper for me and it's a true synthetic.

JDCPA · 11-21-2008, 07:21 AM

Dyno at 3600 miles.

sonjay · 11-24-2008, 07:54 PM

I would be cautious replacing with synthetic so early in your engines life. Synthetic oil wouldn't break your truck in properly. wear almost stops, not good for certain internal parts. I would follow the manual recommendations, until at least 5000miles. IMO

praetor · 11-26-2008, 08:07 PM

I am going to have Toyota do mine this week. Roughly 2100 Miles. I won't be back near a Toyota shop for another month and by that time I will have nearly 5000 on it with around 33% of that off road. Real dusty in the oil patch.

SC4333 · 12-31-2008, 12:32 PM

Changed the factory oil at 3k. Wanted to give the engine time to break in a little on what it came to life with. Also, Full synthetics usually are not worth a shit for breaking an engine in... At least this is what i learned from our race engines.. (always broke them in with reg. castrol, then switched them over to royal purple racing 11. Helped seat the rings quite a bit

carolinyens · 01-07-2009, 05:18 PM

I waited till 3k to change mine. The dynosaur oil has better viscocity for breaking in the engine(I believe thats how it is). All I use is AMSoil. Its not cheap but you pay for what you get. Mobil1 is a close comparison. Heres a thread about the same topic.
http://www.xr-underground.com/forum/...ight=synthetic

View Poll Results: 1st Oil change
500 - Dyno	18	4.92%
500 - Synthetic	15	4.10%
1k - Dyno	16	4.37%
1k - Synthetic	29	7.92%
2k - Dyno	8	2.19%
2k - Synthetic	21	5.74%
3k - Dyno	52	14.21%
3k - Synthetic	65	17.76%
5k - Dyno	48	13.11%
5k - Synthetic	94	25.68%
Voters: 366. You may not vote on this poll

10-07-2008, 07:41 AM	#1
spaghettiedy Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9470 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 689 09 DC LB Sport in Black 4x4 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Gray Weathertechs, LG Wet Okoles, Tacome OEM Bedmat	1st Oil Change Poll I've been trying to reasearch when everyone has changed their oil for the 1st, 2nd, or whatever time until 5k. It seems that everyone is varied about mileage and to use dyno or synthetic. My plan is to use synthetic for the life of the time, but when to start. Anybody know what exact oil that Tacoma's are shipped with? I would assume that if you change your oil under 5k, you would what the exact oil just without metal particles from break in. I've read that rings, pistons, and other engine parts need to break in w/ dyno rather than synthetic. Don't really know, that's why I'm asking... Please write in any suggestions.

10-07-2008, 08:04 AM	#4
tdm156 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6166 Location: San Antonio, TX Gender: Male Posts: 599 2009 DC 4x4 SR5Sold 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0**	Changed mine on Sunday at 4800 miles with Synthetic! __________________ Taco is now sold 2009 DC 4x4, SR5, tow package, alloys, tint, 6 disc, undercover, k&N filter, scan gauge II, huskey liners front and rear, N-Fabs

10-07-2008, 08:06 AM	#5
Janster Old Fart Anonymous Joined: Mar 2007, #1138 Location: Lancaster, PA Age: 42 Gender: Female Posts: 6,295 2007 4.0L 4x4 TRD Sport Access Cab A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Advantage Torza top (tri-fold), Husky floor mats, RuffTuff seat covers, C2C hood struts, Homelink mirror, USA Spec PA15-Toy (120gig Classic & 8gig nano), Garmin Nuvi 660, Protecta Bed mat, Pop-n-lock, TSB Springs, Scangauge II, Heated drivers seat, Fumoto drain valve, Aries pushbar, PIAA 540 fog lights, Hood scoop grahics, Flowmaster 50 series dual catback exhaust, RainX Latitude windshield wipers	First oil change was at 3,000 and used synthetic. After that....4500-5000 with synthetic. __________________ Our Homepage http://www.lieblweb.com/ My truck photo gallery http://www.lieblweb.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=16 I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok, They know me here.

10-07-2008, 10:58 AM	#6
Brunes Pray for CG1705 and the Cobra Crew Name: Mark Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle, Florida Age: 25 Gender: Dude Posts: 5,820 08 Red/Graphite and Black 2008 Access Cab Manual 1GR-FE: 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Black Billet Grill, Black Rims, IPod Adapter, Red and Black Wet Okole Seats, Black Weathertechs. 885's and TC UCAs and Wheelers 3 pack AAL with OME Shocks and extended brake lines. Revenge Fabrication 82" Kickout sliders	I'll be getting the first oil changed when I hit 5K- and it'll be all synthetic from here out. __________________ Namaste Brunes

10-07-2008, 07:48 AM	#2
wiscdave Lets Do IT!! Joined: Mar 2008, #5392 Location: Neenah, WI Age: 36 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,029 08 4x4 DC TRD Sport LB 2008 Double Cab Automatic 3" OME 885s&Shocks/ TSB 1.5AAL/ 2 sP310s in Supercrew Box - Punch 601s, Beefed up Hunter Brush guard, Tint, Fog light mod, AFE Drop in, AC and Fog light mods	I dumped my virgin oil at 500 miles

10-07-2008, 07:54 AM	#3
Rtrn2taco Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6090 Location: Philadelphia Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 705 08 PreRunner silver 2008 Double Cab Automatic	I waited till the recommended 4500 and changed with synthetic. Changed it last week and it feels to run better with the synthetic.

10-16-2008, 05:31 PM	#7
Motorshooter Motorshooter Joined: Oct 2008, #10009 Location: VA Posts: 219 07 double cab PreRunner SR5 India Ink Pearl 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Bed lid	I changed mine at 500, which is a good idea for a new motor to help remove all the little metal particals left from the factory. I have used Mobil 1 in all my Corvettes and Stingrays I'v owned and it has never let me down, so the Taco-wagon recieved Mobil 1 synth oil and a new Mobil 1 filter

10-24-2008, 05:27 AM	#8
spaghettiedy Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9470 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 689 09 DC LB Sport in Black 4x4 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Gray Weathertechs, LG Wet Okoles, Tacome OEM Bedmat	I think that I am going to change my 1st tank at 3k. Thanks to everyone that polled.

10-31-2008, 09:49 AM	#9
spaghettiedy Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9470 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 689 09 DC LB Sport in Black 4x4 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Gray Weathertechs, LG Wet Okoles, Tacome OEM Bedmat	bump __________________ FDLFDD - Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Dakotas

10-31-2008, 04:18 PM	#10
jrw1965 Senior Member Name: John Joined: Aug 2008, #8399 Location: Southern Maryland Age: 44 Gender: Guy Posts: 734 '08 dbl cab long bed 4 x 4 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Front tint, Stainless steel nerf bars, Leer tonneau, Rear spring TSB so far	I went with synthetic at 5k and will stay with that __________________

11-02-2008, 02:31 PM	#11
eordonez vv little ed vv Name: Ed Joined: Mar 2008, #5340 Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Age: 28 Gender: Dude Posts: 7,983 TRD Sport Dcab 4x2 Black Sand Pearl 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L OEM All Weather Mats, wheel locks, Toyota Silver Tube steps.....	changed mine about 6k and 6 months of use with the one the dealership uses.....

11-03-2008, 04:33 PM	#12
007Tacoma I dub thee malicious! Name: Mark the poo flinger Joined: Jan 2007, #643 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 28 Gender: Guy Posts: 7,155 08 PreRunner SR5 DoubleCab LongBed BSP 2008 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE 4.0L V6 TacomaWorld.com Sticker, URD True Cold Air Intake, Debadged, Blackened Headlight Mod, 30% Window Tint, Access LE Tonneau, Bed Mat, +6 D-Rings, LED Bed lighting w/ dual switches, OEM Daytime Running Lights + On/Off Switch, Fogs-On-Anytime Mod, Alternating Turn-Signal Mod, Canvas Seat Covers, Pioneer Stereo AVIC-F700BT (hacked OS3.0), Phoenix Gold 500W Amp, Phoenix Gold 6.5" Components, Pioneer 10" Subwoofer, MRMARV built Sub Enclosure, RAAMAudio RAAMmat Sound Deadening, iPod Connection, PAC steering wheel remote, BOYO VTL400 Rear Camera, Homemade Bike Rack (3 bikes), Firestone Destination ATs 265/75R16, TRD Suspension Upgrade, and a Sportz Truck Tent III for camping.	Switched to Mobil 1 Full Synthetic at the first oil change (5K). I love doing my own oil changes on the 4.0L - so easy!!! __________________ San Antonio October 2009 Wrench Meet... Upcoming TacomaWorld.com TEXAS Region: Texas Offroading Meet, November 20-22, ~~Barnwell Mountain~~ er... Hidden Falls

11-04-2008, 11:04 PM	#13
genxer36 Not speeding, Qualifying! Name: Sean Joined: Nov 2007, #3442 Location: Bethlehem,GA Age: 41 Gender: Dude Posts: 7,237 2005 Toyota Tacoma DC PreRunner 2005 Double Cab Automatic V6 Fiberglass lid, Tow bar, XM Satellite radio, K & N Air filter, & Channel Vent Visors	Changed to Synthetic at 85,000 miles. I didn't know much about synthetic until reading up on it here & elsewhere. I will be using synthetic Mobil 1 from now on. Too bad you didn't post this sooner. I put a deals/coupon thread up a few weeks ago. Advance Auto parts had a deal on Mobil 1 with the filter $29. I think the deal expired Nov 1st. __________________ 2005 Tacoma DC Pre Runner V6, 20" Enkeis with 265/50/20 Nitto NT420 tires, K&N air filter,In-channel vent visors,A.R.E. Tonneau cover, 132,000 miles & still going strong! Facebook

11-04-2008, 11:13 PM	#14
deadbolt Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5289 Location: Socal Gender: Male Posts: 2,325 08 Dbl Cab 6spd 4x4 TRD Off Road 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Black Headlights, HIDs, Powdercoated Black Wheels, 5100s @ 2.5", AFE Exhaust, AFE Drop In Filter, Black Emblems	changed mine to mobil 1 syn at 1500. im approaching 5000 and will be doing the same.

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