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Synthetic oil weight-switching over

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by beachingtaco, Jul 13, 2014.

  1. Jul 13, 2014 at 8:28 AM
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    I looked through the manual and searched TW but haven't found an answer so I'm going the post a thread route. I'm at 15k and time for my first oil change since Toyota doesn't care, I mean Toyota care, finished. I want to go over to synthetic oil but not sure what weight to get. Just curious if it Toyota has a recommendation as well as whats everyone on here using. I'm on long island so it gets real hot in the summer and real cold in the winter......thanks for the help!
     
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  2. Jul 13, 2014 at 8:32 AM
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    Just use the same weight. 5w-30

    I thought Toyota care was 25k miles.
     
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  3. Jul 13, 2014 at 8:39 AM
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    thanks.....not sure on the 25k but the free servicing is only for 2 years, which I'm past.....I have a second car for work which is the reason for the low mileage on the taco.....
     
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  4. Jul 13, 2014 at 8:40 AM
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    I forgot about the time limit on the Toyota care.
     
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  5. Jul 13, 2014 at 8:42 AM
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    np, seems most people hit the mileage first, I'm a rare case!
     
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  6. Jul 13, 2014 at 8:48 AM
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    Just stick to the same wt you were using with conventional. Shouldn't have an issue.
     
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    bump
     
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    How many answers do you need? ;)

    Synthetic or dino needs the same weight oil.
     
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  9. Jul 13, 2014 at 9:26 AM
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    can never have too many......:rolleyes:
     
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    Oil weight is oil weight whether synthetic or dino.
     
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