2nd gen Tacomas what’s best brand of engine oil

Hello community, what is the best brand of engine oil do y’all use it for your engine ?
I use Castrol’s full synthetic oil and Toyota filter . Am I in the right path .

 

Oil thread on a Thursday its not Friday

 

You are on the exact path my friend!
There is a oil filter thread in here somewhere, and almost every brand you can think of in oil filters was tested and the Toyota OEM had the most filtration
I am personally a Mobil 1full synthetic person myself with OEM filter every 5K. Tranny, every 60-100K

 

Nothing wrong with what you're doing. I want full synthetic, but I don't think brand matters much. Just use the right weight oil. Same with the filter. The key is to change it.

I used Mobile 1 every 10,000 miles for the 1st 200,000 miles with whatever filter they sold at Walmart. I've been using oil from Costco for the last 40,000 miles. It was $24 for two 5 qt jugs. It's closer to $35 now. In the 16 years I've owned the truck I've never added a drop of oil between oil changes. Whatever I've been doing is working.

 

I second this.

When I saw the title, I thought 'it isn't Friday yet'


Mobile 1 5/30 synthetic + Toyota filter every 5K miles - IMO

 

You are doing just fine.
As long as it meets the specs below, you are good to go.


API grade SL “Energy−Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W−30

 

It's fine unless you have political allegiances against BP (Deep Water Horizon), in which case pick Pennzoil or something.

 

Penzoil tastes the best imo

 

Yeah, the 2TR and the 1GR aren’t too picky.
Pick one and pour it in.

 

Briggs and Stratton SAE 30 Small Engine oil. My lawnmower and Tacoma both love it. Never changed the oil filter before. I heard it lasts the life of the engine.

 

Mobile One all the way, with an OEM filter.

 

It will not matter. The frame will rust out, the engine will blow a head gasket or a crash will end the vehicle long before the choice of oil brand will matter.

 

I'm cheap. I like Super Tech

 

My Tacoma was getting Mobil 1 synthetic with the OEM D3 filter.

 

Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30 and Toyota filter.

 

Arco graphite

 

Either palm or linseed. Store brand.

 

"No issues so far"
"Feels like it runs better"
"Peace of mind"
"Additive package"
"High mileage"
"Super Platinum"
"Super tech"
"BOBISTHEOILGUY"
"Filter media"
"Mail-in rebate"
"Looks dark"
"Extended OCI"
"Synthetic blend"
"Used oil analysis"
"Anti-drain back valve"
"Fiber crush washer"
"Looks clean"
"5 quart jug"
"Oil change coupon"
"Your mileage may vary"
"ILSAC"
"Dexos"
"Full synthetic"
"Viscosity"
"Shear stability"
"OEM"
"Waste of money"
"Wal-Mart"
"30 ft/lb"
"Cold start engine wear"
"Particles"
"Orange can of death"
"Armchair engineer"
"Recycled oil"
"Oil consumption"

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