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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 1970Ogden, Dec 30, 2021.

  1. Dec 30, 2021 at 8:04 AM
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    1970Ogden

    1970Ogden [OP] New Member

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    Recommend oil for 2014 crew cab
    Slightly modified with dual exhaust and a K&N filter system and recommended change interval. Living in Ontario Canada
     
  2. Dec 30, 2021 at 8:08 AM
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    Knute

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    OP. I suggest to open the Owner's Manual. It will give the needed requirements for viscosity, API grade and change interval.

    ANY OIL matching the requirements is satisfactory. Yes, any brand, synthetic or dinosaur......

    Note: The viscosity may need to be adjusted for extreme low temperatures.
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2021 at 8:08 AM
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    stickyTaco

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    5,000 mile change interval using any oil that meets the requirements listed in the owner's manual
     
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  4. Dec 30, 2021 at 8:12 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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  5. Dec 30, 2021 at 8:31 AM
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    Dm93

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    Welcome to the forums but please use the search, there's literally hundreds of oil threads and thousands of opinions on oil.

    So pardon many members being like:deadhorse::facepalm::frusty: when there's a new oil thread posted.

    My opinion: use a quality oil of the correct grade and viscosity stated in the owners manual, a Toyota filter, change every 5k, and drive it.
     
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  6. Dec 30, 2021 at 8:35 AM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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  7. Dec 30, 2021 at 9:34 AM
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  8. Dec 30, 2021 at 10:24 AM
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    outdoorgb

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  9. Dec 30, 2021 at 10:56 AM
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    2015WhiteOR

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    Your exhaust and air filter have zero effect on your motor oil choice. Since you are in Canada you should definitely run 5W30.

    The rest is up to you.
     
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  10. Dec 30, 2021 at 11:48 AM
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    Sprig

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    This^^^^^^. And it makes zero, none, nada difference as far as longevity of your engine whether you use synthetic, blend or Dino. You can increase interval with synthetic but that’s it. The owners manual is your friend.
     

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