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Best motor oil???!!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Patrickd, Oct 28, 2009.

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  1. Jul 12, 2012 at 8:31 PM
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    Schaeffer's 5w30 9000 full synthetic with Toyota Factory filter. Deeelicious.
     
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  2. Jul 12, 2012 at 9:17 PM
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    Just wanted to quote this.....

    Dead-nuts on the mark.


    Castrol or Pennzoil regular old "bought at the Stop & Rob" 5w30 changed every 5,000 is a "better" oil than a $10/qt custom made Group-25 unobtanium-infused synthetic that is left in for 25,000.


    Change it often and your engine will thank you.
    Change it often with Mobil-1 or Amsoil and your engine just MIGHT last another 100,000 or so... if you intend to keep your Tacoma that long.
     
    Rich91710, Jul 12, 2012
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  3. Jul 16, 2012 at 7:53 AM
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    Ask Utard. :stirthepot:
     
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  4. Jul 17, 2012 at 3:28 PM
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    Eneos. Good stuff
     
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  5. Jul 23, 2012 at 10:47 AM
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    I've seen so many of the best looking used oil analysis wear metal numbers with Valvoline full synthetic or OEM, and I think a close second would be Pennzoil or Castrol synthetics. I run Valvoline Synpower or the Toyota OEM oil.
     
    river rat, Jul 23, 2012
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  6. Jul 30, 2012 at 9:29 AM
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    nfowler, Jul 30, 2012
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  7. Sep 2, 2012 at 11:01 PM
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    That's why I use Mobil 1 full synthetic Walmart sells the big jug for 26 bucks can't go wrong with that
     
    BAMFTACO, Sep 2, 2012
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  8. Sep 3, 2012 at 4:46 AM
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    Whatever is on sale. As long as it has the API starburst logo you're good to go.
     
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  9. Nov 25, 2012 at 7:42 PM
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    A buddy of mine did a ton of reasearch regarding the detergents, metal make up, wear, and longevity of oils and although Mobil 1 did great, the real winner was ROTELLA T6.. It's a synthetic motor oil made by shell and only sold at shell stations of wal mart for about $21-$26 for a 5 quart jug.

    A lot of friends run them in turbo trucks, subarus, and race bikes too... I used it and it's cheater than mobil 1, and the taco seems to like it.. I use the Mobil 1 extended performance filter and Rotella T6.. The taco can go 8,000 miles and still have good looking oil.

    /$0.02
     
    taylorf16, Nov 25, 2012
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  10. Nov 29, 2012 at 4:26 PM
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  11. Nov 30, 2012 at 12:55 AM
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    AFAIK T6 only comes in a 5w-40 or 15w-40... I'm sure you can run it but it's not 5w-30, which is what Toyota specs.
     
    92LandCruiser, Nov 30, 2012
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  12. Nov 30, 2012 at 1:01 AM
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    I just like opening a quart of fresh oil in the morning.

    [​IMG]

    Time for work tomorrow. This goes well with home brewed beer, or your favorite drink, I won't judge.
     
    Cadha13, Nov 30, 2012
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  13. Nov 30, 2012 at 1:10 AM
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    How much did that end up costin' ya? if you don't mind me asking
     
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  14. Nov 30, 2012 at 6:06 PM
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    And why are there two different types of ATF?
     
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  15. Nov 30, 2012 at 11:08 PM
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    I am a Amsoil Dealer and that would set you set you back around a good $350. I got a OK price for it. :D

    I found some interesting things when I changed it all. First I found it had Denso's on the 1-3 bank and NGK's on the 4-6 bank. The truck was at 60K and still had the F-ing factory plugs. :mad: Also the diff chirped occasionally and found it had some red oil inside. Talk about a rip off, this is a Toyota Certified Used vehicle. Also found out that someone put regular PS fluid, not ATF for the PS.

    Changed it all, the truck runs smoother, shifts better and does not chirp at all. I call that good.
     
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  16. Dec 10, 2012 at 10:33 AM
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    It actually comes in 1 gallon jugs (4qt) NOT 5qt jugs... Making it the same price as pretty much every other synth oil. Don't get me wrong.... Good stuff, I use it in my bikes. But no cost savings
     
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  17. Dec 10, 2012 at 12:00 PM
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    without a UOA you guys are just typing a lot:

    here is one i did way way back

    The oil was in use for 5109 miles, 11925 on the truck.
    Sample date of 03/25/06.
    INSOLUBLES: 0.3%
    WATER: 0.0%
    ANTIFREEZE: 0.0%
    FUEL: <0.5%
    FLASHPOINT IN F: 375
    SUS VISCOSITY @ 210 F: 58.6

    ALUMINUM 3
    CHROMIUM 1
    IRON 8
    COPPER 2
    LEAD 5
    TIN 0
    MOLYBDENUM 92
    NICKEL 0
    MANGANESE 0
    SILVER 0
    TITANIUM 0
    POTASSIUM 1
    BORON 35
    SILICON 22
    SODIUM 169
    CALCIUM 1766
    MAGNESIUM 108
    PHOSPHORUS 690
    ZINC 758
    BARIUM 0

    that was Mobil Clean 7500 5w30
    and i ran that kind of oil till 25495. then switched to Pennzoil Platinum for the next 50,000 miles and finally to Pennzoil Ultra from 74819 till i sold it last week. at 101,500

    steve

    i have run both 5w30 and 5w20. with 5w20 the vvt kicks in a little easier so you kinda have to watch the right foot a little bit.
     
    sunruh, Dec 10, 2012
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  18. Dec 10, 2012 at 12:06 PM
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    With a UOA you're still just typing a lot!

    I've never had nor worked on an engine failure related to oil brand
     
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  19. Dec 10, 2012 at 12:34 PM
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    you may not have, but other things can be observed.

    like if you have a headgasket leak and coolant is in the oil.
     
    sunruh, Dec 10, 2012
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