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Looking for Motor Oil and filter recommendations

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by flashprash65, Nov 19, 2017.

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Nov 19, 2017 at 9:53 AM

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I have a 2003 Pre-Runner V6 and need a motor oil and filter recommendations please. Thanks

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5w30 synthetic with a good detergent package
Factory Toyota Filter.

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Kyle, good stuff on the detergent package. What brand specifically do you use?

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Kyle, good stuff on the detergent package. What brand specifically do you use?
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I have been using Penzzoil Ultra Platinum for some time with good results. Think most Synthetics are fine. I stick with a 5k interval change but many on TW have sent their oil in for analysis and realized they could go much longer.
Best of luck.

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