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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.

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May 20, 2011 at 4:36 PM

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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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Change to oil more often, or go on longer drives.

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Well, I'd do an engine oil flush. Pretty reasonable and almost any shop can do it.

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awesome thanks guys

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Well, I'd do an engine oil flush. Pretty reasonable and almost any shop can do it.
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Forgot to mention. After the flush start using synthetic oil like Mobile 1. No more sludge

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