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Dexos oil??

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by mikeyd6789, Jun 24, 2018.

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  1. Jun 24, 2018 at 2:07 PM
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    So everywhere I go, they sell a 5qt jug of dexos Pennzoil Platinum with dexos (what I use). However all the 1qt jugs don’t have the dexos label. Pretty confused, I’m sure it doesn’t matter, but has anyone ever noticed this. (They do sell the 1qt jugs with dexos online). I know it’s a GM thing, but my question is...is it ok to put 5qts of dexos and 1.2 qts without it?
     
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  2. Jun 24, 2018 at 2:09 PM
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    ICI Magnum front bumer Rigid LED lighting OME lift 285/70 Nitto Exos 17" Fuel Hostage TRD Exhaust TonnauPro Cover Oil Catch Can Tint Pioneer Nav system Sound System LED lighting Euro headlights Paint
    Dexos is a GM standard, just like API is a standard as long as you use oil with API certification you will be fine
     
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  3. Jun 24, 2018 at 2:10 PM
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    I understand that, I think. So I’m good?
     
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  4. Jun 24, 2018 at 2:23 PM
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    ICI Magnum front bumer Rigid LED lighting OME lift 285/70 Nitto Exos 17" Fuel Hostage TRD Exhaust TonnauPro Cover Oil Catch Can Tint Pioneer Nav system Sound System LED lighting Euro headlights Paint
    Just get oil that has the API stamp on it and your fine
     
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  5. Dec 11, 2018 at 8:24 PM
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  6. Dec 11, 2018 at 8:46 PM
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    ICI Magnum front bumer Rigid LED lighting OME lift 285/70 Nitto Exos 17" Fuel Hostage TRD Exhaust TonnauPro Cover Oil Catch Can Tint Pioneer Nav system Sound System LED lighting Euro headlights Paint
    Amazon has there own oil now??
     
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  7. Dec 11, 2018 at 8:49 PM
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    Yes it was 20bucks to the front door
     
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  8. Dec 11, 2018 at 8:53 PM
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    The world I live in 5-30 full synthetic is all the same . This however was in no way compatible with my truck.
     
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  9. Dec 11, 2018 at 8:54 PM
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    Would not work in a 3rd Gen as there is no 0W-20, plus Mobil 1 is cheaper anyway as you can get it at Walmart for $23 and cash in on the $12 Rebates.
     
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  10. Dec 11, 2018 at 8:55 PM
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    I just realized this is in third generation forums lock other pm me and I will delete
     
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  11. Dec 11, 2018 at 9:18 PM
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    After rereading thread, to clarify. If you arrived here after Googleg ing dexos2 oil Tacoma second generation DO NOT run dexos2 oil in 05-13 Tacoma v6 20181211_210537.jpg
     
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  12. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:01 PM
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    Why? Dexos does not harm anything what so ever. All it is a GM oil rating for GM trucks and cars. Most oils you find have the rating now.
     
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  13. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:08 PM
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    Supertech 0w 20 is dexos approved.
     
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  14. Dec 15, 2018 at 10:43 AM
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    seemed like i lost a lot of power at accelaration.
     
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  15. Dec 15, 2018 at 10:58 AM
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    The horsepower difference would be incalculable, let alone register on a butt dyno.
     
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  16. Dec 15, 2018 at 11:01 AM
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    And yet here I am spending time on Saturday morning. I have drove this truck everyday for a decade severe loss of power is the only description I have.
     
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  17. Jul 22, 2020 at 4:02 PM
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    I reset my computer and it and forgot, that is what caused poor performace. this is good oil.
     
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  18. Jul 22, 2020 at 4:05 PM
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  19. Jul 22, 2020 at 4:15 PM
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    Yep GM specified:

    IMG_2118.jpg
     
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