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Oil Change question.

Discussion in 'New Members' started by 21TacomaDude, Apr 3, 2021.

  1. Apr 3, 2021 at 6:06 AM
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    Is there a specialized socket or tool needed to change my own oil? If so what is needed and where can I buy them.
     
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    I do have two free oil changes but the dealership said to change the oil at 10K I'm not comfortable with that mileage. I know that synthetic oils are very good but I wanted to change it at 5k then when it gets to 10k have the dealership change it. I personally want too change the oil at 5K or so not every 10K plus I like using Mobile 1 full synthetic and not sure what the dealership uses.
     
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  5. Apr 3, 2021 at 6:21 AM
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    Fargo Taco: Thanks for the links...I will check them out.
     
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  6. Apr 3, 2021 at 6:23 AM
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    I got the same tool as Fargo Taco, as well as the drain tool. Pretty sure 0W-20 only comes in synthetic, so the dealer would use some kind of synthetic. But, I'm with you, I'd rather just do it myself.
     
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    The recommended oil changes in the owner's manual are plenty conservative. Anything more frequent is unnecessary and a waste of everything involved.
     
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