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Oiling question engine

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by GTS Bruce, Dec 1, 2017.

  1. Dec 1, 2017 at 12:48 PM
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    GTS Bruce

    GTS Bruce [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Ok I will never do it But I have a question regarding the oil system of the engine at severe angles. You guys build great off road vehicles but I have never seen an oiling thread. My humble experience is with some high performance cars and race cars. Some required dry sumps carrying 3 gallons of oil. Other had modified sumps with one way gates,baffles etc in the pan. So do you have accurate oil pressure gauges? Has not the pressure dropped or gone to zero at extreme up down sideways tilt angles ?Hell, you have modified everything under the sun for off road ability which I will never have a need for. Just wondering how the engine oil flow/pressure keeps up with the angles that some of you are able to negotiate.Yep I still drive with my foot on the firewall at times but a truck does not build up the G forces necessary to have the oil go up the front,rear,sides of the block, You guys seem to do it with no problems at extreme angles.
     
  2. Dec 1, 2017 at 12:51 PM
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    tcjacado

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    In our 3rd gen. The truck just shuts off. Good question though.
     
  3. Dec 1, 2017 at 1:01 PM
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    GTS Bruce

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    I have seen an oil pressure gage go to zero in a corner. You keep your foot in it to maintain stability,then shut down pull over and contemplate a rebuild. But you guys are facing straight up,down sideways,etc and its ok for the engine to shut off. Sounds a lot more expensive than needing an engine rebuild.
     

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