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Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Stump001, Jun 5, 2013.

  1. Jun 5, 2013 at 3:47 PM
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    Stump001

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    Is synthetic oils the way to go and what weight for 4.0 and is special filter required.
     
    Stump001, Jun 5, 2013
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  2. Jun 5, 2013 at 3:51 PM
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    tacomaman06

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    synthetic or dino oil is all preference. 5w30 is good all around oil for the 4.0......unless your year specifies 5w20...cant remember which year they changed to putting in 5w20. toyota filters test better than the rest,and they are cheap.
     
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  3. Jun 5, 2013 at 5:44 PM
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    Ga tacoguy, Jun 5, 2013
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    This (10w30 for the Fla heat) and OEM filter[​IMG]
     
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  5. Jun 6, 2013 at 9:29 AM
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  6. Jun 6, 2013 at 9:38 AM
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    5W30 GTX Edge and OEM Filter is what I have in my 4.0.
     
    dctamcoa, Jun 6, 2013
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