Oil change-'05 Prerunner TRD V6...

Hey all! I'm one of the new guys to the Tacoma community. I purchased an '05 Prerunner TRD V6 and have put approx. 12k on the odometer bringing me to 91k and change...I'm due an oil change and have often wondered about oil type...I serviced the last 2 times with the specified oil however am curious if running synthetic or a blend would harm the engine. From what I have read on here as of late it seems I'm in a "baby" Taco in terms of mileage, which is a great thing for me since I have no reason to get outa this truck I friggin love it! Always wanted a Taco and as they say "...I have arrived!". Dunno why I didn't do it sooner haha. Any thoughts about oil to run in it? I live in Albuquerque so the temps can be pretty drastic and I am a in and around town guy and haven't beat on this truck at all, kinda afraid to take a 2wd off in the sand or mesas since I have no clue what this thing can handle and I have never done any off road anything. Lest I digress...useful thoughts and suggestions are very appreciated! Thanks fellas! DC

 

5w30 synthetic or semi syn is perfectly fine.

That "dont switch to syn " is all old and inaccurate.

If u have an oil leak now, the synthetic may exploit the leak due to less seal swelling than Dino oil, but Thats it.

 

Wow! That took no time at all you fellas are on top of it! I will check the referred forum. Y'all rock!

 

BTW...any suggestions as to brand? I always used Castrol, no particular reason other than off a buddies suggestion way back and haven't changed due to habit?

 

There may be some polls here somewhere.... Mobil1 seems popular

Dont forget to run a decent filter tho, there's also a breakdown of oil filters on here including oem.

I've always ran mobil1 and oem filters..... They are cheaper than fram and much better.... So those who wanna say the dealership wants too much for filters, maybe u should try buying 3 or more at a time and ask if they can work with the price.

I drive the truck hard and have had zero issues.

 

"Trust but verify" pretty much my plan, keeps me outa the rabbit hole!