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Oil change

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by evansr40c, Feb 10, 2018.

  1. Feb 11, 2018 at 6:29 PM
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    anthony250f

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    My truck has never ran better
     
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  2. Feb 11, 2018 at 6:41 PM
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  3. Feb 11, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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    For what it's worth, from the institutes I've been with have explained that synthetics have better cleaning capabilities and carry the dirt/debris around the engine, this can lead to meeting a seal surface and causing the seal to deteriorate.

    Most seals I've seen have failed due to hardening or acidity of fluid.
     
  4. Feb 11, 2018 at 7:59 PM
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    depends on which rotella. I use T6 (full syn 5w-40) in all of my motorcycles as its Jaso MA/MA2 certified for use with wet sump clutches, this is due to the lack of energy conserving additives in the oil.

    This is NOT an oil id use in any motor that does not need it.... in fact the only Rotella oil that meets the specs of the needs for our truck is the new "T6 multi vehicle 5w-30 oil". This has energy conserving additives (extra friction modifiers).
     
  5. Feb 11, 2018 at 8:01 PM
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    I use the t6. I had a knock which is why I switched to the heavier oil. If I had a truck without 200k I wouldnt be using it either.

    But my truck runs better than ever on this oil so it will stay.

    Will be sending to blackstone next oil change.
     
  6. Feb 11, 2018 at 8:04 PM
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    I might consider finding an Xw-40 oil that has the energy conserving additives and subsequent proper spec. Granted you likely wont have issues with the T6 as its very good oil, but those EC additives do magical things when met with friction which is good for an older motor.
     
  7. Feb 11, 2018 at 9:23 PM
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    I use the 5W-30 oil viscosity recommended in my manual and oil cap, but see a different viscosity recommended for the same engine and was just curious when Toyota decided to change its recommendation.
     

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