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What oil should I use? 2018 TRD

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by truckstick101, Feb 2, 2018.

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  1. Feb 2, 2018 at 3:15 PM
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    Hey Taco Team!

    I just checked under the hood of my new Tacoma for the first time. I have 1k on the truck and saw a sticker that says oil weigh should be 0-w20

    .....

    That seem wrong....

    I live in Bay area CA temps are never higher then 108 i do go to the snow a few times a year. what should I be using?
     
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  2. Feb 2, 2018 at 3:16 PM
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    So you think the manufacturer is wrong?
     
    Iamraiderpower, Feb 2, 2018
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  4. Feb 2, 2018 at 3:17 PM
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    Exactly!

    What I don't like is the first oil change isn't until 16k. When I reach 1-2k, I will do an oil change to get the break-in metal shavings out of there.

    I know everyone has a different opinion on this, but that is mine!
     
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  5. Feb 2, 2018 at 3:19 PM
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    Go by what the owners manual says.
     
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    Get the fuck outta here with that shit :D he wants to tell Toyota they are wrong!
     
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    First oil change is 10k for ideal driving conditions, YMMV
     
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  9. Feb 2, 2018 at 3:33 PM
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    Okay hold up my bad!!!! I am only used to turbo and supercharged vehicles this is my first NA. I know sometime manufactures skimp on the oil to meet emissions and MPG. So if thats not the case I apologize :bananadead:
     
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  10. Feb 2, 2018 at 3:38 PM
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    He metric, eh...
    16,000km=10,000mi
     
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    Pick a 0/20 of your liking and move on with life
     
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    Fuck me :bananadead:
     
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  13. Feb 2, 2018 at 3:44 PM
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    I was told by two different Toyota techs at two different times the factory Toyota 0/20w oil is Mobil 1.
     
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    Whether it's M1 or not....it's synthetic. Any of the OTC 0/20 oils are very good
     
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    You'll be fine, safe and not sorry if you use 0W20 fully synthetic on you baby on any climate
     
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    It's all good buddy! That's why we come here at learn.....
     
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    Made by Exxon yes. But not identical formula.
     
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    They now use 0W20 a lower weight than 5W30 to meet CAFE mpg.

    Although, it would be good to see an oil analysis and the TBN of 0W20 at 10k oci. I’ve searched on Bob Is The Oil Guy, doesn’t seem like a lot on their yet.

     
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