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.2 qts short?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ABQ23TACO, Aug 2, 2019.

  1. Aug 2, 2019 at 12:17 PM
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    ABQ23TACO

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    I’m going to be using Amazon Basic oil (https://youtu.be/Ye-5EyrwkOQ)
    to change my new to me 30k miles on it 2016 DCSB V6- 2GR Taco. it’s sold in either 5 or 6 quart quantities on Amazon. I went with the 6 1 qt. bottles....my question is: will I be short .2 quarts & if so which oil should I buy 1 quart at a place like Wally World to use for that remaining .2 or so quarts I’ll need to add? TIA
     
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  2. Aug 2, 2019 at 12:22 PM
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    yes just get the Wallyworld equivalent for the .20
     
  3. Aug 2, 2019 at 12:24 PM
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    Ok, any idea what that would be?
     
  4. Aug 2, 2019 at 12:27 PM
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    ummm, id assume 0w20 or whatever the manual says[​IMG]
     
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    listening to this guy makes me tired
     
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    They didn’t have any 0W-20 Supertech at the Wally World I was just at so I went with the cheapest option they had Pennzoil Platinum in yellow bottle
     
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    Basically the same oil....as is Meijer's house brand. They're all produced by Warren Distribution. Excellent oil and Dexos II approved.

    The Meijer brand tends to be a couple of bucks more expensive do to Meijer's pricing structure. Amazon Basics and SuperTech are comparable in price, with AB possibly being a hair cheaper.

    So if you need oil "right now"...get the SuperTech.
     
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  10. Aug 2, 2019 at 3:50 PM
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    Can anyone please confirm what the OEM tires are on a 2016 V6 Short bed double cab 2wd? I’m finding conflicting things. My spare is a Toyo Open Country so I’m guessing that’s what the OEM tires were but I can’t be sure because tires were switched out on truck before I bought it. I’m needing to buy a new set & 2 mechanics have recommended the Toyo open countries. What do y’all recommend for good All-Season tires for the Tacoma?
    TIA!
     
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    .2 I would not worry about. Service dept. only puts 6 quarts in Tacoma's anyhow. I too am going to use Amazon Basics 0W-20 after my Toyota Care ends. And 6 quarts is all I'm putting in it.
     
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  14. Aug 2, 2019 at 7:05 PM
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    Sweet, that’s what I wanted to hear! Ok I’ll gladly return extra quart bought at Wally World.
     
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    Funny, that’s what’s on my truck now
     
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    Are you actually serious about using Amazon Basics Oil ??? :facepalm:
     
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  17. Aug 2, 2019 at 7:58 PM
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    Yep…
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    :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


    Sleep my child.
     
  18. Aug 2, 2019 at 7:58 PM
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    Yah! The stuff is great: watch the video & look at the reports!
     
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    Yep…
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    :facepalm:
     
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    Thanks Jane
     

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