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Oil change 2nd gen

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Vinchez78, Nov 26, 2020.

  1. Nov 26, 2020 at 11:59 AM
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    Vinchez78

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    I bought my 2012 when it had 91,xxx miles on the clock, it currently has 95, xxx. I want to do its first oil change myself this weekend, am I OK to do the change every 5k miles and if so, what oil brand and viscosity and filter do yall recommend?? Thank you!!
     
  2. Nov 26, 2020 at 12:01 PM
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    whatstcp

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    Oem toyota filter and whatever brand oil filter at the weight specified in the owners manual :thumbsup: happy Thanksgiving
     
  3. Nov 26, 2020 at 12:02 PM
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  4. Nov 26, 2020 at 12:04 PM
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    I change mine every 5k with mobil 1 filter and mobil 1 synthetic. No issues
     
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  5. Nov 26, 2020 at 12:06 PM
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    My choice would be mobil1 5w30 and a 90915- YZZD3 Toyota filter
     
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    3JOH22A

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    5k miles is the recommended interval. The Toyota filter is better than most aftermarket filters and inexpensive. Use whatever 5W30 or 0W30 oil on sale in your area; oil brand doesn't really matter in these trucks and there are as many preferences as assholes (or however that saying goes): https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/what-oil-is-everyone-using.650430/ Avoid 0W20 however.
     
  8. Nov 26, 2020 at 12:14 PM
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  9. Nov 26, 2020 at 12:15 PM
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    Vinchez78

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  10. Nov 27, 2020 at 4:22 AM
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  11. Nov 27, 2020 at 4:23 AM
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  12. Nov 27, 2020 at 4:27 AM
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    The 4.0 is not picky at all about oil choice. You can run just about any 5w30 synthetic or conventional, I typically run whatever synthetic is on sale. The OEM Toyota filter is also not some magical special filter everybody here makes it out to be. I've ran Denso, Fram (XG line) and currently using Hastings LF589 filters. Any name brand filter will suit you well.
     
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    Thank you.
     
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    @whatstcp and @rnish - Sorry, this one didn't register with me (I don't understand) "FIFY". Please use crayons when explaining, I am a bit slow... :help::hattip:

    Taco On!
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    Would Dino be fine or should I spend more for synthetic? Asking for a friend. :anonymous::stirthepot:
     
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