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Best 0W-20

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 23DinJarin, Dec 21, 2023.

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  1. Dec 21, 2023 at 10:00 AM
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    23DinJarin

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    Anyone have recommendations on the best 0W-20 to run in the Gen3 3.5 V6?
    Use the Toyota oil or something else?

    Thanks in advance!

    Rick
     
    23DinJarin, Dec 21, 2023
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  2. Dec 21, 2023 at 10:02 AM
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    There are numerous threads on what the best oils are. I usually use the Toyota brand or Mobil 1.
     
    2022mgmtrdsport, Dec 21, 2023
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    Anything but Toyota brand will lead to engine fatigue.
    It's designed for today's, smaller, higher revving minivan engines.
     
    jmneill, Dec 21, 2023
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    Thanks for the quick responses!
     
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  5. Dec 21, 2023 at 10:09 AM
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    I’m not a fan of Mobil-1, anything else is good lol!
     
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    this is one of those topics, that most will tell you the brands they use is "the best".
    I just buy whatever name brand is having a sale on the correct type and weight.
     
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    cheapest you can find. There's nothing inherently magic about "toyota" branded oil. They all adhere to standards, so try to save a few bucks when you can. More important than brand is change interval (im partial to 5K), but thats a whole other can of worms.
     
    clownkillerloaf, Dec 21, 2023
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    I been using Pennzoil full synthetic from wally world...
     
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    You can buy oem from the dealer. They probably use bulk and a different brand
     
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    Once dealers started adding to msrp, charging more for parts to repair than you could pay at parts department , part never left the building. There is a problem
     
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  13. Dec 21, 2023 at 10:34 AM
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    Just a few accessories, mud flaps, bed cover , racks, seat covers, ….
    My truck oil change is due in 1k . I went to costco to get the mobil1 - 0w-20 , sales ended, I got costco brand full syntactic 0w-20. 2 five quarts=10 quarts for $48, you would get $10 off if they are on sale that is = $38. I'll be happy to see comments on this brand of oil from my fellows TW gangs! :).
     
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    It'll be just fine, they buy that from the big guys.
    Paying more will make you feel better for about,,,, oh 3-5 minutes.
     
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    Strawberry flavor. Avoid citrus, which promotes corrosion.
     
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    Just a few accessories, mud flaps, bed cover , racks, seat covers, ….
    Exactly.
     
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    What? I use Camry HD 0w-20, stuff is the best.
     
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    I'll buy anything that's marked Heavy Duty.
    They couldn't put that shit on the label if it wasn't true.
     
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    Kirkland synthetic from Costco.

    You can get 2 gallons of oil, 1.75 liters of Jack, a flat screen tv and a slice of pizza for less than a dealership visit.
     
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