First Tacoma Oil Change

So I need to change the oil on my 02 3.4 tacoma for the first time and was curious what people suggest for oil filter and oil type. Ive seen most people say OEM but have seen people say use the tundra D3 filter, is there any reason not to use that? And for oil i know synthetic but was curious if the high milage or fuel economy types are good/better to use than regular synthetic.

 

I just did mine and switched to synthetic. I usually buy whatever filter they have at O'reillys or whatever parts store I go to...fram, wix... I read some bad juju about wix but seems to work fine.

 

This can easily turn into a several page debate.

I usually just run whatever 5W-30 oil is on sale for 3-5k intervals. In my (not so valuable) opinion oil change intervals is much more important than the quality of oil used in determining engine longevity.

 

I recommend Mobil 1 advanced fuel economy 0W-30 and whatever filter you can get for the best price, I use fram tough guards and ultras myself. One of the few filters I've tried that has a working anti drainback valve as it doesn't spill a bunch of oil when removed like other brands have! The M1 gave me a slight bump in mileage so I'm a believer, and it helps with cold starts on bitter winter mornings.

 

Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage and Mobil 1 filter. One stop shop at walmart.

 

OEM filters off eBay (usually under 4$ each bought in bulk), Valvoline 5w30 Maxlife. We run the same combo in all of our Toyotas.

 

I second what a lot of the guys are saying above.

Right now, you can get a great deal on 5qts of Pennzoil 5W-30 Full Synthetic on amazon for $22 PLUS you get a $10 mail in rebate - so 5qts for ~$12 delivered to your door.

And, I've taken to buying filters in a case for ~$4 a filter. (case of 10 for $39.99)

Hope that helps!

 

If you are in the warmer part of the country you can get away with 10/30w.

But when I'm going camping I throw in 5/30w.

What type of oil, well I'm a fanboy of valvilin normally I use maxlife or synthetic when it's on sale.

Filter I use NAPA platinum oil filter. Also use snake oil lubegard engine treatment on each oil change.

 

Do you use the D1 or D3 filters?

 

Toyota filter and jug of Mobile 1 from Walmart

 

I use the D1's. Never had a problem, and honestly as long as you change them regularly they will be totally fine.

Either will fit, so if you prefer the 90915-YZZD3, go for it. Just a few bucks more for the case.

 

Yea i found em for $0.80 more on Amazon so i figure as long as it fits might as well. Cant hurt

 

Mobile 1 5W-30 Extended Long Life Full Synthetic & A OEM Toyota Filter.

I'm no oil expert but I've been thinking about trying Pennzoil 5W-30 Full Synthetic. Been reading up on it. They have the patented pureplus technology which is the only oil on the market formulated from natural gas. Which in turn makes the conditioners work better.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rel...otor-oil-made-from-natural-gas-255519821.html

 

Castrol GTX Conventional 5w-30 and an OEM or Napa Gold Filter. No need to run synthetic if your still changing it every 5k. Just pissing money away if you do.

 

3k intervals and an oil filter. GL

 

I got this exact case of filters. 10 filters so it will last for a little while.

I run Shell Rotella T6 5w40 full synthetic in all my vehicles, including motorcycles. The stuff is just awesome.

 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech-Full-Synthetic-5W30-Motor-Oil-5-qt/17133942

 

My 3.4L ran really smooth on Pennzoil 0w-40 . I have Rotella T6 in there right now and honestly not as smooth. Just my opinion mann

 

Uhm...it's oil. It's not going to make your engine rougher or smoother depending on the brand you use. It's not like a manual transmission where gear oil CAN make a difference. Engine oil, regardless of brand, isn't going to do that. Your engine might have other issues if it's running rougher now, like old spark plugs or a vacuum leak.