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Overfilled Oil?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CenterKnurl, Feb 12, 2022.

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  1. Feb 17, 2022 at 2:02 PM
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    Hahahahaha... Hilarious
     
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  2. Feb 17, 2022 at 2:07 PM
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  3. Feb 17, 2022 at 2:15 PM
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    I mean its not like the people who made the engine know how much oil comes out in an oil change or anything.
     
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  4. Feb 17, 2022 at 2:23 PM
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    You would think...ever met an engineer?
     
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  5. Feb 17, 2022 at 2:25 PM
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    I have, but a mechanic probably measured how much oil came out on the test vehicle because that would require touching tools.
     
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  6. Feb 17, 2022 at 2:26 PM
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    Ever met a mechanic that can read?
     
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  7. Feb 17, 2022 at 2:28 PM
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    I'm a mechanic and I can read and chew gum at the same time.
     
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    Hahaha, nice. Did not mean to offend.

    Ever measured how much oil came out of a car? If so why. What did it tell you? Not much other than this is how much came out.

    So put some back in to some arbitrary line on a metal pokey thing that may or may not be accurate and call it a day.
     
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  9. Feb 17, 2022 at 2:36 PM
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    No I haven't measured. It says in the manual and that's good enough for me. If you did want a good measurement you would use an accurate scale. Volume changes with temperature so weight would be the only way to go. Weight is also how oil is measure for sale as well.
     
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  10. Feb 17, 2022 at 2:42 PM
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    Always short the refill by about 1/4 quart. Then run and top off if needed. I change oil on tons of third gens. I really don’t understand the problem reading the dipstick. . This is not to be a dick or put anyone down at all but if you can’t read a dipstick maybe you shouldn’t be changing your own oil.
     
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  11. Feb 17, 2022 at 2:53 PM
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    I've always just dumped in 6 quarts with filter and called it a day. No need to worry about getting that extra .20 percent in.

    Same with any other vehicle oil capacities ie motorcycles, etc. I just round it to the nearest quart. Never been an issue.
     
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  13. Feb 17, 2022 at 3:18 PM
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    Drain used oil. Add six quarts of fresh oil. Check (scuffed) dipstick for oil level. Add oil as needed.
     
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  14. Feb 18, 2022 at 7:32 AM
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    A 55 post dipstick thread. Wow, it must be winter and people are bored.
     
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  15. Feb 18, 2022 at 7:43 AM
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    6qt and you'll be right as rain on the dipstick
     
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  16. Feb 18, 2022 at 7:55 AM
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    Sure, but an Engineer has to be able to read, chew gum, and walk all at the same time! (they prolly text & drive too! sheesh! :facepalm:)


    (I'm a mech and actually spent time writing repair manuals for a major air line. I can read too!)
     
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  17. Feb 18, 2022 at 10:39 AM
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    Just add 6 qts next time and your good.
     
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  18. Feb 18, 2022 at 10:40 AM
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    Not to veer off but synthetic oil changes w tire rotation has gone through the roof... an easy $95 DAMN!!
    I think I need to DIY oil changes myself.. plus rotate my own tires
     
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  19. Feb 18, 2022 at 10:53 AM
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    A little bit of confusion about oil capacity evident in this thread. This is from the FSM (last modified 02-19-2019) for the 2GR-FKS engine. Take a look at what it says, then someone start a new thread on 15W40.
    upload_2022-2-18_10-51-41.jpg
     
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  20. Feb 18, 2022 at 11:15 AM
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    Damn, looks like I have been overfilling for 67k miles. Will it buff out?
     
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