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Do we really need oil changes every 5K?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoTacoSilver, Apr 1, 2019.

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  1. Apr 1, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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    Well said, sir. Well said.
     
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  2. Apr 1, 2019 at 3:52 PM
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    OP, I recommend you get familiar with Blackstone Labs. https://www.blackstone-labs.com/

    They can help you determine the interval that works for your truck.
     
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  3. Apr 1, 2019 at 3:57 PM
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  4. Apr 1, 2019 at 4:06 PM
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    Heh, what's reason #1?
     
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  5. Apr 1, 2019 at 4:56 PM
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    I switched to full synthetic in my 2005 Subaru Outback after the 7,000 mile break-in then changed every 5,000. After 265,000 miles and zero engine problems my next vehicle was the 2017 Tacoma Off Road.
     
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  6. Apr 1, 2019 at 8:05 PM
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    Neat. I, too, use sample size of exactly 1 when making informed choices.
     
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  7. Apr 1, 2019 at 8:17 PM
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    I'm currently a low mileage driver clocking around 5000 per year. I don't think driving with the same oil for two years is a smart thing. I'll change at least once a year even if I have to pay for it.
     
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  8. Apr 1, 2019 at 8:25 PM
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    If I am not mistaken the manual says 10K or 1 year.
     
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  9. Apr 1, 2019 at 8:26 PM
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    No and you don't need to read the manual either.
     
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  10. Apr 1, 2019 at 8:30 PM
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    Every 4000 mile if you buy regular oil. 8-10k if you buy synthetic.
    I would be careful with 10k miles between oil change on a turbo car.
     
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  11. Apr 1, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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    Lol here we go again!
     
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    Dealer and manual says 10k for my 4banger but other sources including Toyota say every 5k for my specific motor! I’ll stick to synthetic every 5k and sleep well at night.
     
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  13. Apr 1, 2019 at 9:14 PM
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    I was doing mine every 3000 miles with Castrol 5w-30 regular oil. When I reached 75000 miles I switched to 5w-30 High Mileage Synthetic Blend. Now I change it every 4500 miles. I am now at 205,000. Maybe I am changing it to early, But I know at 137,000 miles when my head gaskets were done my engine looked great inside. So I think I will continue with what I am doing.
     
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  14. Apr 1, 2019 at 9:21 PM
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    2nd Gen uses a different grade oil and a different change interval than the 3rd.
     
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    Every 10k for v6 3rd gens, the dealers (and the taco) will ask for service every 5k but that’s just tire rotation and check up, not an actual oil change...
     
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  16. Apr 1, 2019 at 9:21 PM
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    Who needs an oil change? Just add more oil as it burns off and replace the filter every 15k or so

    Been working for me and I have just over 50k on the truck
     
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    o_O o_O o_O o_O o_O

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    What weight of oil is best for a padlock?
     
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