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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Feb 6, 2019 at 6:10 PM
    Wsidr1

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    Not sure what your paying at Walmart, but surprisingly Home Depot has several synthetics at or below the Walmart in my area.

    https://tinyurl.com/ycn4y9jt

    Could be because:
    Walmart left and Home Depot right
     
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  2. Feb 6, 2019 at 6:25 PM
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    I always use the Costco cases of Mobil 1. Super cheap.
     
  4. Feb 6, 2019 at 7:11 PM
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    Penz high mileage and fram filters are where it’s at
     
  6. Feb 6, 2019 at 7:25 PM
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    I haven't checked in a while but the times I've checked Costco it was always cheaper at Walmart. I don't go there enough to catch the oil on sale. Usually when I need it it's not on sale anyway with my luck.

    As much as I hate Walmart, oil is pretty much the only thing I buy from them. I have a Walmart right down the street. Costco is much further by the mall, the parking & checkout lines usually suck too.

    Plus, every other oil change I need to buy 7 qts. My truck takes over 6 qts & Costco only sells cases of 6. So it makes more sense for me to grab oil from Walmart.

    Awesome, thanks for the heads up! Guess I'll be buying oil from Costco this time around.
     
  7. Feb 6, 2019 at 7:27 PM
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  8. Feb 6, 2019 at 7:38 PM
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    Hey, tomorrow’s Thursday.


    1 trig test tomorrow, and it’s basically the weekend.
     
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  9. Feb 6, 2019 at 7:49 PM
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    ok Mr Penzoil
     
  10. Feb 6, 2019 at 7:51 PM
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    Oil and filters are cheaper at walmart though. Not gonna lie on that.
     
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  11. Feb 6, 2019 at 7:57 PM
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    Jk i buy castrol gtx high mileage
     
  12. Feb 6, 2019 at 8:03 PM
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    if its any consolation, I've considered changing to OE. Not that Toyota makes their own oil... lol.

    Actually, for any of you engine experts... I've been using Mobil 1 Full Synthetic forever now. I think last 3 oil changes or so I have been using their 'High Mileage' blend without really thinking about it. If I were to go back to using straight Full Synthetic would it cause any issues? I seem to recall occasionally reading on TW that those High Mileage blends contain something which expands seals and such. Didn't want to switch back if it was going to cause or potentially cause any issues.
     
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  13. Feb 6, 2019 at 8:05 PM
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    I have 5 of them collec ting dust in the garage (WITH the stock and the TRD center pieces as well!)... o_O :facepalm:
     
  17. Feb 6, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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    Finally made it to Tahoe...9 hour drive from LA, mostly thanks to the entire 395 North Highway being covered in ice/snow from Bishop up to Carson City.

    This was our view for 4 hours straight, and hardly any cars on the road the whole time. Not bad

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  18. Feb 6, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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    trail teams fj cruiser or BUST.
     
  19. Feb 6, 2019 at 8:12 PM
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    Yep, blasted with snow. Supposed to be clear until Friday (RAIN RAIN) here in the Bay so expect more snow coming your way if you are still up there. Have fun!
     
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    What
     

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