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What Motor Oil Do You Use In The 4.0L & 2.7L 2nd Gen.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Soul Surfer, Sep 6, 2015.

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  1. Mar 13, 2018 at 9:39 AM
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    My early 2nd gen calls for 5w30 so that is what I have always used.
    First 120k miles were on conventional, then switched to synthetic. No issues with the switch.
    I use whatever name-brand synthetic is cheapest at the time, usually Mobil 1 (annual rebate) but once in a while it's Valvoline or Castrol.
     
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  2. Jun 10, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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    I have 223,000...always have used conventional 5W30. Thinking my next oil change will be Mobil 1 5W30
     
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  3. Jun 10, 2019 at 4:34 PM
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    Mobil if it's on rebate or super tech synthetic whatever is cheapest. 177k miles I change oil every 12500 miles.

    Brand of oil doesnt matter
     
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  4. Jun 10, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    I use Pennzoil Platinum 0w-20 in mine. 54k miles.
     
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  5. Jun 10, 2019 at 4:47 PM
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  6. Jun 10, 2019 at 4:48 PM
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    I Used M1 5w30 at the first change after purchasing it last yr. I noticed after changing it to M1 I could hear things I couldn't hear when the conventional toyota oil was in it. Ran the M1 for 4k miles and just did oil change today and switched to pennzoil ultra platinum 5w30 after doing some research, and watching the project farm oil tests.

    I also noticed the engine sounded like it did before when the conventional toyota oil was in it after starting it and driving after the PUP oil change. The is just a sample of one.
     
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  7. Jun 10, 2019 at 7:21 PM
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    In my 2011 2.7L, I use Redline 0w-20.
     
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  8. Jun 10, 2019 at 9:50 PM
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    I never see temps below 65°F. I can't ever seem to find 5w30 anywhere, so l use 10w30.
     
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  9. Jun 10, 2019 at 10:26 PM
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    Mobil 1 10w30 and a Toyota filter.
     
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  11. Jun 11, 2019 at 1:03 AM
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    Mobil 1 High Mileage Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-20

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  13. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:20 AM
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    I have always used Mobil 1 but I am going to switch to Pennzoil Ultra Platinum as soon as I run of of Mobil 1. I watched the "Project Farm" video on YT where that dude compares all the oils, seems like PUP is the best value. Bad part is I just stocked up on Mobil 1 thanks to the rebate, lol.
     
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  14. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:41 AM
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    I have used AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 Pure 100% Full Synthetic since 5,000 miles and now have 112,000 miles on my 2013 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4.0 V6 .New Toyota OEM Oil Filter every 5k and change Oil every 15-20K miles since New. Runs like new,No Leaks ever,Never a problem ,only had tires and brake pads and shoes changed at 60K with new Plugs Irridium at 60K.
     
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  15. Jun 11, 2019 at 6:03 AM
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    Utah's High Desert.......
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    Super Tech 5w30 full syn every 6K miles or so

    testing this Wix XP filter out next change.........

    I know..........:woot:

    [​IMG]
     
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  16. Jun 11, 2019 at 6:20 AM
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    Ever hear of a vehicle blow up because they used the wrong brand of oil?
     
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    Lol compensation
     
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  18. Jun 11, 2019 at 7:00 AM
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    Speaking of rebate, have you received yours yet?! I sent mine over in April, still nada
     
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  19. Jun 11, 2019 at 7:01 AM
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    Viscosity is more important than brand in my opinion too. Unless you're buying an unheard of oil from an unheard of company, then maybe.
    Whatever brand oil, with a good quality oil filter. :thumbsup:
     
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  20. Jun 11, 2019 at 7:08 AM
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    I submitted twice, once for one jug and again for 3 more jugs. I have received the $12 for the first submission, still waiting on submission #2. It has been mailed according to the status.

    Check your status here:

    https://mobil.rebateresearch.com/
     
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