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#9 of 18 Oil... by tnboy Nov 30, 2007 (8:19 pm)
I just bought an '08 Tacoma PreRunner Access Cab with the V-6 and automatic & my dad just bought a base 2WD '08 Tacoma Access Cab with the I-4 and automatic. When we took delivery, my dad asked the dealer's guy if he recommended any specific oil for our trucks. The answer was 5-30W Castrol or some other brand (I forget which one) to be changed every 5,000 miles. My manual also recommends a 5-30W oil (no brand specified) and changes every 5,000 miles. As for brands, a long-time mechanic of mine who also runs a wrecker service using heavy-duty trucks (mostly diesels) recommended several years ago that Shell's Rotella 5-30W oil (made to meet the specs for diesel trucks which meet and exceed the specs for gas engines) was good for use in most any vehicle, and he used it not only in his wreckers but all his vehicles, trucks, diesels, or whatever. Since then, I have been using it in my '01 Honda Accord, '91 Caddy DeVille (260K miles and running smoothly), and plan to use it in my new truck.   By the way, his recommendation was made after I blew the engine in a '91 F-150 (gas) and he opened it up, said it was really gunked up, and asked what kind of oil I had been using (I had been running Havoline 10-40W).   If anybody knows any reason NOT to use Shell's Rotella 5-30W in a Tacoma, I'd like to hear about it.   Also, I've read and heard negative comments about Castrol...any opinions on that? Replies to this message: slickrick2 (Mar 25, 2008 11:01 am)
#10 of 18 oil changes by sako243 Dec 01, 2007 (8:34 pm)
go to bobistheoilguy.com, he ran the timkin test on different oils and you will see the results. vavoline durablend out preformed any sintec including m1
#11 of 18 Resetting Maintenance Required Light by bwd1970 Dec 04, 2007 (3:50 pm)
The Maintenance Required light came on at 5,000 miles. Owners manual states it is an oil change needed reminder. For those of us who do it more frequently, here's what you do to reset the light.   1. Put key in ignition, turn to the "on" position, but do not start vehicle. 2. Push in trip odometer reset button until actual mileage of vehicle is showing. 3. Turn off ignition 4. With ignition off, push in trip odometer (actual mileage should be showing) 5. Turn key to "on" position while continuing to hold in trip reset. 6. You will see several dashes appear in the odometer. When they disappear, maintenance required light will disappear.
#12 of 18 how to change oil in 07 tacoma v6 truck? by mdm5 Dec 14, 2007 (12:38 pm)
A question for you. I hate asking this but I'm used to my old truck. I'm going to change my oil in my toyota. Somebody said you need a special tool to get filter off. It's on top and I thought it just unscrewed. The oil plug somehow looks like it's in the transmission pan. Once again I used to my old ford truck. I bought 2 toyota oil filters with the check valve so I'm ok there. I just concerned about the filter and the drain plug. Thanks for any help here.
#13 of 18 Oil Change by damogr81 Mar 24, 2008 (9:23 am)
Does anyone know where is the oil filter on an 02 tacoma?
#14 of 18 Re: Oil... [tnboy] by slickrick2 Mar 25, 2008 (11:01 am)
Replying to: tnboy (Nov 30, 2007 8:19 pm) I have an 87 Pontiac Grand Am with over 400,000 miles and the only oil that has been used in it is Castrol
#15 of 18 Oil Filter Wrench?????? by jak4 Sep 22, 2008 (3:04 pm)
I recently traded for a 2002 Tacoma X-cab PreRunner 2.7 L (3RZ) auto. After spending about an hour changing the oil and filter (removed the skid plate) and almost never getting the oil filter off,,,is there a special oil filter removal tool that will speed up the process? Also, is it ok to use Fram oil filters or should I stick with toyota? The service book says the oil capacity is 5.7 Qts. The dipstick always shows an overage at that capacity. Any help there guys? Thanks, I appreciate your input.   Jack Replies to this message: testuser1 (Mar 22, 2009 9:01 pm)
#16 of 18 Re: Oil Filter Wrench?????? [jak4] by testuser1 Mar 22, 2009 (9:01 pm)
Replying to: jak4 (Sep 22, 2008 3:04 pm) A strap oil filter wrench is an excellent tool for removing a stubborn oil filter. You should be able to purchase one at your local auto parts store for less than $10.
#17 of 18 Another oil capacity question...? by springwater71 Mar 25, 2009 (2:33 pm)
The owners manual from my '08 Tacoma V6 4X4 Double Cab calls for 5.5 quarts of (engine) oil with a new filter. At that it is overfilled - draining just short of 3/4 quart brings it down to the top mark on the dipstick. (It came new with the oil level at the top dipstick mark.) Interesting enough, specifications in the manual for two wheel drive models call for 4.8 quarts with new filter. OK - which, if either, is right?   This is making me crazy - help will be appreciated. Thanks.
#18 of 18 Oil Viscosity by diamondmask Apr 03, 2009 (11:03 am)
the recommened oil for my 07 Tacoma 4 cyl is 5-20. For the 6 cyls they recommend 5-30. Will 5-30 harm my 4 cylinder engine? I use full synthetic, (mobil1 extended). All I can find is the 5-30 without special ordering the 5-20. As far as temps, they cover the same spectrum. I'm just wondering about the higher viscosity of the 5-30.

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