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Oil suggestions after oil treatment?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 03TurtleTaco, Oct 18, 2016.

  1. Oct 22, 2016 at 9:03 AM
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    RobertHyatt

    RobertHyatt You just can't fix stupid...

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    Based on miles, seems like you have been changing oil as you should. Probably zero benefit unless you drive under harsh conditions. IE all your driving is in death valley or whatever. Then the high temps might like synthetic a bit better.
     
  2. Oct 24, 2016 at 9:21 PM
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    What's the interval for conventional oil on the 3.4???? 3k or 5k????????
     
  3. Oct 25, 2016 at 10:40 AM
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    RobertHyatt You just can't fix stupid...

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    I believe today that EVERYONE uses a 5K oil interval except for a few that use 7.5K. Supercharged engines might drop to 3K...
     
  4. Oct 27, 2016 at 10:11 PM
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    Actually I believe it does. My old tacoma sound and ran better with Pennzoil and royal purple. When I had Mobil 1 the engine noise was louder definitely.
     
  5. Oct 28, 2016 at 5:05 AM
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    They same happened to my truck. From mobile 1 to Penzzoil platinum. Engine got quieter
     

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