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What oil for 2nd gen prerunner v6 4.0

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Smallwallman, Nov 7, 2012.

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  1. Nov 7, 2012 at 3:52 PM
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    What engine oil to use thanks
     
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  2. Nov 7, 2012 at 3:54 PM
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    5W-30
     
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  3. Nov 7, 2012 at 3:59 PM
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    X2. Are you talking about using synthetic or non? Most popular synthetic being used my TW members is Mobil 1.
     
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  4. Nov 9, 2012 at 5:06 AM
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    Use engine oil in the engine, obviously. Too many dumb questions on this site.
     
    06SR5canada, Nov 9, 2012
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  5. Nov 9, 2012 at 6:51 AM
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    He asked what "engine" oil to use so he obviously had a different question. Quit hating on new members.
     
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  6. Nov 10, 2012 at 8:15 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    Too many dumb 'answers'
     
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  7. Nov 10, 2012 at 12:11 PM
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    I use Castrol Syntec 5w30 and OEM Toyota oil filter.
     
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  8. Nov 10, 2012 at 5:25 PM
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    My vote goes to Mobil 1 5w30.
     
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  9. Nov 10, 2012 at 5:35 PM
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    Check your oil cap, it will tell you what Toyota recommends.
    Most likely, 5w30. Mobil-1 is affordable, and as good as (or better than) the more expensive synthetic products.

    Toyota factory filters are $40 for a 10-pack on eBay, or if you are more comfortable ordering from a Toyota dealer, you can get 20 for $88 shipped from Titus-Will (but these do not include the drain plug gasket)
    http://www.partswebsite.com/1sttoyo...tid=10020&subcatid=20099&section=1&type=parts
     
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  10. Nov 10, 2012 at 7:23 PM
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    Agreed.
    I just use the Fumoto and never replace it ;)
     
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  11. Nov 10, 2012 at 8:46 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    ^^ this. best money spent.
     
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  12. Nov 10, 2012 at 8:48 PM
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    Extra virgin Mobil 1 5w-30.
     
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  13. Nov 10, 2012 at 9:02 PM
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    ^ That was completly uncalled for. :mad:
     
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  14. Nov 10, 2012 at 9:03 PM
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    Allot of joices on here most popular is as mentioned Mobil 1.
    I myself like Royal Purple 5w-30 synthetic oil and Royal Purple Filter!!:cool:
     
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  15. Nov 10, 2012 at 9:28 PM
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    +1 on Fumoto, can recommend too highly, it's awesome.
     
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  16. Nov 10, 2012 at 9:34 PM
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    Maybe change your mind?
    http://personal.linkline.com/rlockyer/oil/oil.xls

    RP didn't hold up any better than Castrol GTX.
     
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  17. Nov 10, 2012 at 9:45 PM
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    Not sure what to focus on here? Loss in Viscosity?

    I haven't geeked out on oil analysis so nothing stands out? Or is that the point.

    I'd prefer a 0w-20 comparison, who uses 20w-50?
     
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  18. Nov 10, 2012 at 10:04 PM
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    Yes, viscosity.
    This was in my V-Twin motorcycle, thus the 20w50.
    I couldn't really get a fair comparison on the M1 non-motorcycle formula due to the lack of an available 20w50, but the 15w50 was not promising that the automotive M1's are as solid as the motorcycle blends... but it still did better than Castrol GTX (as one would expect).

    The intent wasn't to provide specific numbers for the RP product... just to show how it stands up against the competition. Note that these were very short change intervals initially before I decided to stick with the M1 or Amsoil products.

    I don't have a good explanation for why one sample of the "V-Twin" dropped 15% and others only 5 or 6, could be seasonal temperature related.


    I suspect that some of the "hype" around Royal Purple is perhaps confusion with RedLine? I did not test Redline (or Schaffer) as my intention of the series of tests was to evaluate various products that were available locally to most people.
     
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  19. Nov 10, 2012 at 10:09 PM
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    There's oil in the engine?!
     
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    Have you ever had an issue of something such as brush snagging the handle and cracking open the valve, if this is even possible? I have one in my "Wish Basket" on Amazon (the one with the nipple for a hose) just waiting to pull the trigger.
    Thanks,
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    http://www.amazon.com/Fumoto-F-103N...TF8&colid=2QO3P6KKIFK94&coliid=I2B5YQYYNGJA70

    and possibly this. I am using a standard hose clamp for now.
    $29 McGard 76029 Premium Pick-up Truck Tailgate Lock , Black
    http://www.amazon.com/McGard-76029-...TF8&colid=2QO3P6KKIFK94&coliid=I3V47AFBL1XQPU
     
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