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Oil question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by NC Tacoma, Oct 10, 2009.

  1. Oct 10, 2009 at 3:15 PM
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    NC Tacoma

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    I have a 04 v6 w/42000 miles and I want to change to mobile 1. I have used val 5w30. Should I use the same weight oil?
     
  2. Oct 10, 2009 at 3:22 PM
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    Brunes

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    Yup...Whatever the manufacturer recommends unless you have a good reason to change it.
     
  3. Oct 10, 2009 at 5:16 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    What He said ^^^^^^
     
  4. Oct 10, 2009 at 5:21 PM
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    I concur :)
     
  5. Oct 10, 2009 at 6:15 PM
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    ChrisYoTaCoMa

    ChrisYoTaCoMa Chrome's for Harleys and old farts

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    If the cap says 5w30...Stay with manufacturers recommended weight. I'm in hot as hell FL, and stay with 5W30...
     

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