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5W-30

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AM6217, Oct 24, 2022.

  1. Oct 24, 2022 at 12:47 PM
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    AM6217

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  2. Oct 24, 2022 at 12:50 PM
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    saint277

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    You can use 5w-30 no problem. Take a look at this chart from a Mexico Tacoma, all the weights listed are expectable including 15w 40 provided you stay in the temperature range.

    [​IMG]
     
  3. Oct 24, 2022 at 12:52 PM
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  4. Oct 24, 2022 at 12:54 PM
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    Your SUPPOSED to say "Guys, Friday is tomorrow."..... oh rats that doesn't really work.....
     
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  5. Oct 24, 2022 at 12:56 PM
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  6. Oct 24, 2022 at 12:59 PM
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  7. Oct 24, 2022 at 1:04 PM
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  8. Oct 24, 2022 at 5:36 PM
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    RustyGreen

    RustyGreen A breaker point guy in a Bluetooth world

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    As long as we are talking oil :stirthepot: I ordered a case of 0W-20 and a TRD oil filter at my local dealer today.
     
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  9. Oct 24, 2022 at 8:44 PM
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    5w-30 is bestest
     
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  10. Oct 24, 2022 at 8:57 PM
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    3JOH22A

    3JOH22A トヨタ純正男娼

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    I run 0W30, makes me feel better about hammering the engine at 7250 rpm through waist-deep snow (stock redline is 6000) :anonymous:
     
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  11. Oct 25, 2022 at 7:57 AM
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    real men run 10w50 in their tacomas.
     
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  12. Oct 25, 2022 at 8:21 AM
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    My favorite posts are the ones where people say that heavier oils are "too thick to fit inside the bearings."
     
  13. Oct 25, 2022 at 11:15 AM
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  14. Oct 25, 2022 at 11:20 AM
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  15. Oct 25, 2022 at 11:20 AM
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    Same.

    “The engineers know best.”

    “It’s either 0w20 or the engine will explode, cuz engineers. “
     
  16. Oct 25, 2022 at 11:24 AM
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    OffroadToy

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    saint277

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    Weak, I run this in may taco.
    [​IMG]
     
  18. Oct 25, 2022 at 11:59 AM
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    Motor oil is like Women. The thicker the better!
     
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  19. Oct 25, 2022 at 12:07 PM
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  20. Oct 25, 2022 at 12:47 PM
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    No.... Motor oil should NOT be a Lizzo...
     
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