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Wrong oil in engine

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by bobbysk123, Nov 14, 2022.

  1. Nov 18, 2022 at 7:56 AM
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    More like that happens when running too much nitro-methane.
     
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    So. Many. Stickers.
    External combustion.
     
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    Tighter tolerances:rolleyes::rolleyes::rofl:
     
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    Maintenance guy here at the hospital did this exact thing to his girl friends Forester three plus years ago. She came to work the next day complained to me her car didn't want to go up hills and car smelled like burning oil... I went down to Walmart bought trans fluid, filled it up and drained the extra motor oil and it still is running today !
     
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  5. Nov 18, 2022 at 9:09 AM
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    I know it’s Friday, but I have some questions about my Tacoma and my dad said the 3rd Gen guys know everything.

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  6. Nov 18, 2022 at 9:12 AM
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    6" Rough country block lift,37" tires wont rub, 10w30 oil....full send it
     
  8. Nov 18, 2022 at 9:53 AM
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    So. Many. Stickers.
    People that do this I guess don't actually check the oil level once they're done changing it?
     
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    Yeah.
    :anonymous:

    I've never drained tranny fluid and filled with oil, but I don't always check the oil level after a change.
     
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    Today is Friday, which means it has been a few days since I asked @bobbysk123 an important question.

    You still haven't answered what needs to be done to fit 33s on my truck! I can't crawl the speed bumps in my local mall without 33s! Help!!!
     
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    Throw the 33’s in the bed and have at it.
     
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    I said this in total sarcasm mode. I know very well what RED threadlocker does.... I was just trying to add to the humor and silliness of this thread.
     
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    Literally zero people think you did not say that with sarcasm lol
     
  14. Nov 18, 2022 at 10:23 AM
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    Can someone add a poll?
    I do not believe for one second that 10w30 can possibly cause any problems in the 3.5l v6. Thats just not how oil works.

    I use thin synthetic oils and have for 20 years because they pump easier, quicker, and create a lubricant sheer barrier sooner.
    I really wanna know who honestly believes 10w30 will cause a problem.
     
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    Read the thread and find out
     
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    i used mobil 1 ep instead of amsoil. hopefully my engine doesn't blow.
     
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    pinstripes. lots of pinstripes.
    you poor soul...i mean
     
  18. Nov 18, 2022 at 11:47 AM
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    Part out now cuz 50-60k your eng will blow up...its common:rolleyes:
     
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    But that's what the engine does 25% of the time :notsure: Suck - squeeze - bang - blow

    3rd gens don't suck as much as 2nd gens because of the simulated Atkinson cycle, but the quality of the blow shouldn't be affected.
     
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