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"Maint Req'd Light"

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Ken08Taco, Jun 20, 2016.

  1. Jun 21, 2016 at 9:40 AM
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    Caprizzy

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    Mine comes on every 5 as well, but they say to change the oil every 10 just wondering if that was accurate with full synthetic as they claim.
     
  2. Jun 21, 2016 at 10:25 AM
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    stump jumper

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    I should have typed oil degradation and not quality
     
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  3. Jun 21, 2016 at 10:31 AM
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    OhioTaco68

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    It comes on every 5k miles because it is recommended to rotate tires every 5k miles .. oil change is recommended every 10k miles with th 0W20 full synthetic in my 2.7 ... But since i am lucky to put 1k miles/month on mine i will likely change every 5k miles .. especially my 1st oil change, don't feel really good about letting new motor go 10k before oil/filter change
     
  4. Jun 21, 2016 at 10:48 AM
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    I just called my local dealership and that was exactly their recommendations.
     
  5. Jun 21, 2016 at 10:49 AM
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    my truck calls for 5W30 how ever
     
  6. Jun 21, 2016 at 10:50 AM
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    t4daddy

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    This in my 08 as well. Now of course, if it's not reset exactly at 5,000 miles, it's just going to start from what's showing and add 5,000 to that.
     
  7. Jun 21, 2016 at 10:53 AM
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    Exactly, it will be 5,000 from when you reset it.
     

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