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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by sktshtr1, Jun 28, 2021.

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  1. Jun 29, 2021 at 6:38 PM
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    I have no problem saying if I'm wrong.
     
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  2. Jun 29, 2021 at 6:42 PM
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    No doubt, but him insisting you apologize if you're wrong and him saying "no biggie" if he is wrong is just silly.

    Also, you're not wrong.
     
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  3. Jun 29, 2021 at 6:54 PM
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    Well......its patently obvious.

    Mine is bigger than yours because....1. I have a skewp and 2. I change every 5K and 3. I use 10w30 or 10w40

    So, mine is MUCH bigger and longer


    Did I match the dumb level?????
     
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  4. Jun 29, 2021 at 7:56 PM
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    3JOH22A, Jun 29, 2021
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  5. Jun 29, 2021 at 8:47 PM
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    Junkhead, Jun 29, 2021
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  6. Jun 30, 2021 at 5:10 AM
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    I posted this in another oil thread on here a few weeks ago, but we were having a discussion about maintenance at work and one of my coworkers who has a new F150 hasn't changed the oil in it since new at 25k. He doesn't think its important and only keeps his cars for a few years and then trades them in
     
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  7. Jun 30, 2021 at 5:30 AM
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    Whats everyone using for oil filters? OEM? any brands that are betters like Wix or bosch?
     
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  8. Jun 30, 2021 at 5:34 AM
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    OEM on Amazon, buy in bulk 6 pack and its much cheaper
     
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  9. Jun 30, 2021 at 5:40 AM
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    I've been buying Toyota filters from the dealer parts counter just because it ends up being cheaper with no shipping cost. Amazon/eBay can be iffy with counterfeits. Make sure the actual seller is either Amazon or a dealer.

    A premium filter with synthetic media like the Wix 57047XP may perform better (finer filtration, more dirt holding capacity) but the synthetic media cannot support its own shape, so there's a wire mesh inside preventing collapse. Before install, you need to very carefully inspect the mesh for loose ends or chips that can detach and get sucked into the engine's oiling system. :) This is true for both cartridge filters and canister filters.
    Don't have to look far - there's a guy on here who got a $1000/mo. vehicle allowance as a work perk, so he leases V8 Land Cruisers and does zero maintenance during the lease.
     
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  10. Jun 30, 2021 at 9:08 AM
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  11. Jun 30, 2021 at 12:52 PM
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    I noticed Mobil 1 was on sale at Costco yesterday. I think Mobil 1 is doing a rebate right now too.
     
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  12. Jun 30, 2021 at 1:37 PM
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    "Skewp Grewpie" lol
     
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  13. Jun 30, 2021 at 1:42 PM
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    Link? I'm curious to hear what happened. I had an ex girlfriend in college who didn't change the oil on her 3 series for almost 25k miles - engine surprisingly ran more or less fine. A bit rough and the oil was pretty thick but it still ran. Haha she didn't even know that oil was supposed to be changed until I asked her about getting a tune up :facepalm:
     
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  14. Jun 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM
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    Just did this last Friday on my sport. 5 minutes and 4 bolts the skid plate was off. Didn’t take time to look for oil deals but got the filter included free and went with the k&n. Plastic drain plug and two new o rings included. Done in about 20 minutes.

    Was going to take advantage of the free 2 years of service but the local dealer was booked out two weeks and no quick lube lane. No thanks.

    Trucks happy I’m happy!
     
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  15. Jun 30, 2021 at 2:11 PM
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    The lease was over and she gave it back, said there were no issues at all. She made a lot of people angry at TW, haha.

    Her name is farmtacoma.
    :gossip:
     
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  16. Jun 30, 2021 at 2:12 PM
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    If Toyota tells me every 6mos or 10k, thats fine by me. Ive followed the recommendations for the last 5 Tacomas Ive owned and thats worked out fine.
     
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    That's what I did also. I've been a huge fan of WIX for decades, but everything I read up on, says that the factory Toyota filters are 'top shelf' stuff, so I just decided to stick with OEM.
     
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  18. Jul 1, 2021 at 1:47 PM
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    Well, did my first oil change to my 2019 TRD DCAT sport. Bought the truck with 14,000. Is at 18,000 now. Used K&N filter, installed Fumoto drain plug, and a Yoursme oil filter drain hose tool. Since mine is a sport the front bolts on the skid plate were a pain. Whoever put the oil filter canister on must have used an impact driver. Not cool. But all is done and no leaks. Thanks to all who responded. Lots of good info.
    Looking forward to learning lots from you guys.
     
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  19. Jul 1, 2021 at 1:50 PM
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    So glad my oil filter is on top.

    Now, if them dumb engineers could figure out a way to put the drain plug on top, then I wouldn't need to get under the truck.
     
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    I have an oil extractor I used to use thru the dipstick on my s4. Didn't even have to jack the car
     
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