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Oil recommendations? Personal preferences.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Bubbleheaddiver, Oct 31, 2018.

  1. Nov 1, 2018 at 6:39 PM
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    taoist

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    Methinks some folks get plugged in because the forum search function can provide answers to many questions that are redundantly posed here.
     
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  2. Nov 1, 2018 at 7:10 PM
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    michael roberts

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    You can ask 30 different people and get 30 different recommendations. Maybe to play it safe, go get 30 brands, 6 qts each and rotate them in You'll sleep easier at night. To be serious, go with Mobil one, you can't go wrong.
     
  3. Nov 1, 2018 at 7:11 PM
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    Hunter4950

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    Brand doesn't matter
     
  4. Nov 1, 2018 at 7:25 PM
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    Anybody ever use MT-85 in a manual transmission?
     
  5. Nov 1, 2018 at 8:58 PM
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    Stay on topic.
     
  6. Nov 1, 2018 at 9:00 PM
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  7. Nov 1, 2018 at 9:31 PM
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    All the time, you can mix equal parts GL4 Redline MTL 75W80 and MT90 75W90 to get 75W85, it’s common for a lot of fans of RL gear oils and Manual Trans’


     
  8. Nov 1, 2018 at 9:39 PM
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    We're headed south now, boys. Y'all behaved pretty well for 4 pages.
     
  9. Nov 1, 2018 at 11:04 PM
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  10. Nov 2, 2018 at 12:53 AM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    I think it's based on past history....not to mention this is oil thread number 439618.
     
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  11. Nov 2, 2018 at 3:48 AM
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  12. Nov 2, 2018 at 8:29 AM
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    Anybody ever use MT-85
     
  13. Nov 2, 2018 at 8:44 AM
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    Flash1034

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    How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?
     
  14. Nov 2, 2018 at 8:49 AM
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    The mods should make a new discussion forum under site navigation called OIL. And all of the oil threads can be listed under it.
     
  15. Nov 2, 2018 at 10:33 AM
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    It's because the beer cans are SMALLER. The can't fit the same amount of beer in them as the oil bottles. Maybe try searching next time.
     
  16. Nov 2, 2018 at 1:01 PM
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    Search function never works tho..
     
  17. Nov 3, 2018 at 1:24 PM
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    Gearheadesw

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    I put the used lawn mower oil into my truck, works great.
     
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  18. Nov 3, 2018 at 1:25 PM
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    Whatevers on sale and your favorite color filter.
     
  19. Nov 4, 2018 at 9:37 PM
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    BarcelonaTom67

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    I have used Amsoil full synthetic oil and gear lubes in all my vehicles since 1996. I have always been quite happy with the oil analysis tests and results, so will continue to use their products for the foreseeable future. There are many quality oil brands on the market these days. You won't go wrong with any of the reputable, well known brands.
     
  20. Nov 5, 2018 at 6:58 AM
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    Don't forget future history. Because we know this shit never gonna stop.
     

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