New Mexico Owners BS Thread

chris4x4 did a really good test on oil filters.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/te...-oil-filter-made-thailand-vs-competition.html

I run mobil 1 filter and oil.

 

mobile 1 oil and filter, here. bosch is the same mfgr of the mobile 1 filter, and is typically about 5 or 6 bucks cheaper for the same filter. often though, they have oil change specials at autozone where you can get 5qts and a filter for like 30 bucks.... which I usually hold out for..

 

when autozone doesn't have the deals i grab a 5qt jug from walmart, it's a pain in the ass cuz they don't carry mobil filters.
I think i am going to order an oem filter and try that with mobil 1. It seems like oem filters are pretty good and half the price of a mobil 1.

 

So you guys are still running mobile 1 filters even after reading that thread haha after I read that I've been counting down to switch mine out

 

lol one guys name was ted? or something like that i forgot the other guys name since he didn't even thank me for helping him..I mean honestly...he was criticizing me for putting the tow rope the wrong way? when hes the one who put tire chains on his front wheels? c'mon...

 

Anyone have an idea of why toyota puts 5w-20 in the taco engine now? does it matter?

 

They knew it would create numerous threads about 5w20 and really he put the chains on the front haha

 

I had about 5 inches on the roof of the x. lol.

 

Uhh.... now??.... it's ALWAYS been 5w20.... I use 0w30 though.

 

pics or lies.... you are just trying to make a story now otherwise....

 

how does that 0w30 fuel savings blend work? Do you notice a difference at cold start ups.

 

the oil last longer..... i've put about 3-4k on my oil and it still looks new

 

in 14 degree weather? why would i even think about pulling out a camera to make fun of the guy? i was more focused on getting him out..due to him blocking up traffic...even if he was being a dick..

Also saw one of those Ford excursions passing by me at a 4way stop.. with some little brats flipping me off..for reasons unknown..then karma got them right on the spot..he lost traction and slammed a curb

And no it has not "ALWAYS" been 5w-20. I have reciepts from past oil changes with 5W-30. plus the manual states to use 5w-30 if i'm not mistaken..

 

Lol does it make a difference..is my question lol It's rare but it happens.. the guy was probably in his 20's? i dunno we all do stupid things when we're in a rush..to be realistic maybe the guy thought since his steering would direct his truck better with chains in the front? still got a good laugh..of course not out loud..but i thought it was worth sharing

 

Did anyone else wind shield wiper fluid freeze? The tech at toyota told me the fluid will never freeze..me thinks toyota techs are trained to lie sometimes..

 

you should look at the manual.... i think it was in there.... but as far back as I can remember... it's always been recommended to use 5w20.....

 

when you get the cheap shit it will.... read the label... it's rated for -20 I think... I can't remember....

 

Strange..maybe the Xrunner is different?
i have the manual here and it says 5w-30? or did you or i get a misprinted copy? lol is there any difference between the two??

 

If thats the case..i'm wondering if they filled mine up with half water and have wiper fluid..theres a large 1-2inches of clear fluid over the blue fluid..lol

 

yeah viscosity..... the second number determines how thin it gets when it's at normal operating temps.... call toyo.... they should have your answer....