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How often you guys change your Oil

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by nyg052003, Mar 1, 2015.

  1. Mar 2, 2015 at 4:31 PM
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    taczilla

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  2. Mar 2, 2015 at 4:33 PM
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    Every time she lets me.
     
  3. Mar 2, 2015 at 5:05 PM
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    Every 3k to 3.5k miles
     
  4. Mar 2, 2015 at 7:55 PM
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    Back in 2010 I sent a sample of oil (Mobil 1 5w-30 extreme performance synthetic) to Blackstone Laboratories. They concluded that I could change my oil between 6,500 - 7,500 miles. I've been changing it roughly every 7,000 miles and a few years ago started using K&N filters.

    I will probably send in another sample sometime this year to get an update on my engines health.
     
  5. Mar 2, 2015 at 9:32 PM
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    Amsoil Signature Series motor oil and Amsoil eA oil filter every 10k.
     
  6. Mar 3, 2015 at 6:53 AM
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    Logger out for a rip are ya bud?

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    Mobil 5/30 and Wix filter every 5k.
     
  7. Mar 3, 2015 at 7:42 AM
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    Chevron Supreme or Mobil 1 5w-30 (whichever I snag on sale at Costco) every ~4k with Toyota YZZD3 filters. Truck has 190k miles on her so frequent oil changes are cheap insurance. My intervals end up being every 6-8 weeks.
     

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