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Just changed my oil and think i found a problem

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jeckel7234, May 20, 2011.

  1. May 20, 2011 at 4:36 PM
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    jeckel7234

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    05' Taco 4.0 DC

    I just got the truck about a week ago, and as i was changing the oil i noticed on the oil fill cap there was alot of sludge in there and on the fill neck that the cap attatches too, is that a real problem, or........ thanks alot for any advice
     
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  2. May 20, 2011 at 4:38 PM
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    kinkrider101

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  3. May 20, 2011 at 4:38 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Change to oil more often, or go on longer drives.
     
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  4. May 20, 2011 at 4:39 PM
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    mountainwolfpup

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    First month of ownership... This month I'm removing front air dam, and also Rhino lining the bed.
    Well, I'd do an engine oil flush. Pretty reasonable and almost any shop can do it.
     
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  5. May 20, 2011 at 4:46 PM
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    jeckel7234

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    awesome thanks guys
     
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  6. May 20, 2011 at 4:46 PM
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    First month of ownership... This month I'm removing front air dam, and also Rhino lining the bed.
    Forgot to mention. After the flush start using synthetic oil like Mobile 1. No more sludge :)
     
    mountainwolfpup, May 20, 2011
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