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How much oil do you really put into your 4.0?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jburner, Apr 20, 2019.

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How much oil do you use in your 4.0 (1-GRFE)?

  1. 5qts

    34 vote(s)
    21.3%

  2. 5.5qts

    114 vote(s)
    71.3%

  3. I use more than 5.5qts

    12 vote(s)
    7.5%
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  1. Apr 21, 2019 at 7:35 AM
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    jstylez

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    In Canada I buy a 5L jug (5.2qts) and that fills within the acceptable range and never had any issues.
     
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  2. Apr 21, 2019 at 9:14 AM
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    Same as everybody else...
    Still the Fumoto valve is worth it, makes the OC alittle easier
     
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  3. Apr 21, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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    100% agree. Even if it takes a bit longer or isn't a complete a drain as normal, no way I'd go back to not using one.
     
    TACOVRD, Apr 21, 2019
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  4. Apr 21, 2019 at 4:03 PM
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    OEM filters for my 4.0L, always just used a 5qt jug, sits just below the full mark, never an issue.

    Also protip on reading oil level. Warm motor, park it, pop the hood, pull the dipstick out, let the truck sit for 15 min or so, then take a reading, also scuffing up the end of the dipstick helps.
     
    nd4spdbh, Apr 21, 2019
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  5. Apr 22, 2019 at 7:43 PM
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    5qt change, 7k on Supertech.IMG_20190422_185405721.jpg
     
    Monkeybutt2000, Apr 22, 2019
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  6. Apr 22, 2019 at 7:59 PM
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    5.5 Qts. Some of the local auto shops here have specials for Mobil 1 full sythentic. 5 gallon jug + 1 quart bottle + filter for 24.99. Cant beat that honestly!
     
    will.i.was, Apr 22, 2019
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  7. Apr 22, 2019 at 8:42 PM
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    Where is here? That's a killer deal. The best I have found here, is 5q and filter for $35.
     
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  8. Apr 23, 2019 at 5:57 AM
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    for me 5 1/4 seems to fill perfectly. The fact that almost all my power equipment takes 5-30 presents no problem, I always have a partly filled 5 qt jug that gets used whether it be for the tacoma or something else.
     
    ejl923, Apr 23, 2019
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  9. Apr 23, 2019 at 6:08 AM
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    Wait. So you guys are saying your not supposed to fill it up until it runs out the top?

    I have been doing it wrong all this years.
    :anonymous:
     
    mynewtoy, Apr 23, 2019
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  10. Apr 23, 2019 at 6:34 AM
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  11. Apr 23, 2019 at 7:28 AM
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    5 does the trick
     
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  12. Apr 23, 2019 at 8:33 AM
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    Currently you can get a 5qt jug of 0w-30 or 5w-30 full syn from walmart for 22.88 and then go to mobil 1 and get a $12 MIR. Or buy a 3 pack from walmart for 21.80/each and make it even cheaper.
     
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  13. Apr 23, 2019 at 8:40 AM
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    I usually put 5.5 qts in and that puts the oil level at the top marking on my dip stick.
    Next week or so when I change my oil, I’m going to put only 5 in and see where that puts me on the dip stick. I’m thinking just 5 will show right in the middle on the dip stick. If that’s the case I will stick with 5.
     
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  14. Apr 23, 2019 at 10:05 AM
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    This is in Houston at the local autozones.
     
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  15. Apr 23, 2019 at 11:47 AM
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    If I change oil using 5qt. and an OEM filter, then check it the next morning (after all oil has drained down) my '06 1GRFE will be EXACTYLY on the full mark. Manual says do not overfill for a reason. :thumbsup:
     
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  16. Apr 23, 2019 at 12:19 PM
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    5 qts and Im good to go.
     
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  17. Apr 23, 2019 at 2:17 PM
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    i am more interested to know who puts on a dry oil filter....
     
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  18. Apr 23, 2019 at 4:12 PM
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    what do you mean by dry?
     
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  19. Apr 23, 2019 at 4:21 PM
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    That did it!!!! I'm moving to Canada!!

    Wait, is winter over up there yet?
     
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  20. Apr 23, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    Anywhere between 5qt and 5.5qts is fine.....gives leeway
     
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