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Toyota genuine motor oil

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Gfenza89, Apr 26, 2023.

  1. Apr 30, 2023 at 7:49 AM
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    zoo truck

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    I've used traveller's in the past too....it's similar to Kirkland in its makeup. No issue with it either. I go by wherever 30w is on sale at the time.
    As far as the tacoma, I've always used mobil1 in my past truck, same as what our toyota dealer here has used when they serviced my tacoma under toyotacare.
     
  2. Apr 30, 2023 at 9:46 AM
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    Amsoil is junk :anonymous:
     
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  3. Apr 30, 2023 at 10:37 AM
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  4. Apr 30, 2023 at 11:08 AM
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    Trd intake stuff More intake stuff Kdmax pro 10.0 yayayaya
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  5. Apr 30, 2023 at 11:59 AM
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    it's not junk but it's probably overkill for most engines
     
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  6. Apr 30, 2023 at 12:37 PM
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    OME and worth every penny.
    Isn't the Amsoil founder named Ponzi?
     
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  7. Apr 30, 2023 at 2:43 PM
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    Can’t say that it’s junk but I don’t know how anyone could make the argument that it’s better
     
  8. Apr 30, 2023 at 2:53 PM
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    Supertech/Kirkland from Costco will serve our Tacos well, with a reasonable OCI. Id rather change it more often than wait the 10k that Toyota recommends.
     
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  9. Apr 30, 2023 at 2:56 PM
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    One of the longest conversations ever recorded was when a Jehova Witness knocked on the door of an Amsoil "enthusiest".
     
  10. Apr 30, 2023 at 2:57 PM
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    I use it. :thumbsup:
     
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    Why they gave up and started riding bicycles.
     
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  12. Apr 30, 2023 at 3:58 PM
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    Overkill on the wallet to.
     
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  13. May 2, 2023 at 12:17 AM
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    And here I was pretty happy with 24 quarts delivered free to my doorstep for $98. You mean it used to be cheaper?

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  14. May 2, 2023 at 4:20 AM
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  15. May 3, 2023 at 10:06 AM
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    I just looked at Walmart.com.
    Today 5qt supertech is $19.98 and 5 qt quackery sludge is $22.97.
    Maybe the prices vary or are different in other regions but not what I'm seeing.
     
  16. May 3, 2023 at 10:13 AM
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    I got 6 quarts of Mobil 1 0w-20 at BJs for $35. That was with a $10 coupon. Just wait for a deal and buy it. Oil is good on the shelf for a couple years.
     
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  17. May 3, 2023 at 10:26 AM
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    I have a bjs membership too so I have to look for that. We need to change the oil on the Jeep next though and I have 10 quarts of 0w20 for the Tacoma.
     
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  18. May 3, 2023 at 10:34 AM
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    Imo, I feel it's good longer than that, even if manufactures claim the additives in it can start to deteriorate. I never had any issue with oil even if 10 years old as long as its in a sealed jug.
     
  19. May 3, 2023 at 11:30 AM
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    I was also there today and noticed that too. Wasn't the case about 3 weeks ago but looks like Walmart came to their senses, guess I'll be switching back to them when the time comes.
     
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  20. May 4, 2023 at 3:12 PM
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    Has anyone tried running this? Color looks about right.

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