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Tacoma diesel filter upgrade

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Maddiemiller411, Oct 15, 2023.

  1. Oct 15, 2023 at 8:23 PM
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    Maddiemiller411

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    Hi I own a 99 Toyota Tacoma 3.4L I am getting a new engine and am wanting to run 15/40 in my truck jensen since it has zinc In diesel oil still. Has anyone done this change over and been able to update the filters I work for cat and I’ve been wondering if I could fit one on there or if anyone has ran standard ones and been fine.
     
  2. Oct 15, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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    Kwikvette

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    What's a truck jensen?...

    Oil filters for these trucks are like $5 bucks each; how much more are you trying to save?
     
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  3. Oct 15, 2023 at 8:37 PM
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    02hilux

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    Her truck's name is Jensen. Jensen is getting a new engine and the owner want to run diesel grade 15w40 oil instead of high zinc, engine break-in oil. She work for Caterpillar and can utilize one of their oil filter if possible.
     
  4. Oct 15, 2023 at 8:39 PM
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    Makes way more sense; the jensen part threw me off...who does that :rofl:
     
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  5. Oct 15, 2023 at 8:41 PM
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    There's plenty of diesel shop on JENSEN AVENUE......

    :anonymous:
     
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  6. Oct 15, 2023 at 8:43 PM
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    Who even drives on Jensen...oh wait, I do when I go to Sanger :bananadead:
     
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  7. Oct 15, 2023 at 9:42 PM
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    I don't see any reason why the standard filter wouldn't be fine. It may be diesel oil but it won't have all the soot that accumulates in it like it does when used in a diesel engine.
     
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