Engine oil: What does everyone like?
08-14-2003, 02:32 AM
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fram filters have had a pretty bad rap becuase of their poor design and poor quality of filtering media used. Although things might change from different filter models, overall i think fram is not the way to go. I'd trust amsoil filters. Here is a quick example of just how bad of a product Fram would release to the public:
http://www.twocreeks.net/toby/oil_filters/fram.shtml
http://www.twocreeks.net/toby/oil_filters/fram.shtml
08-14-2003, 02:41 AM
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Castrol
Ive always liked Castrol but last time spent the money for Castrol Syntec. Im not impressed at all. I dont know what I expected but there is nothing golden about it that I see. Im going back to regular GTX 1030 and may try some slick.
01-31-2008, 03:08 PM
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2.7L Tacoma Filter: (YZZD1)
01-31-2008, 03:39 PM
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i use castrol high mileage 10w30 ($20 at walmart for 5 qt.) with a napa gold filter which is running me close to $7. maybe i should start using toyota oem filters... hmmmm.
oh yeah, i also run lucas oil stabalizer. it really helps reduce that oil burnoff from my engine.
next oil change im not gonna do it and see what happens.
oh yeah, i also run lucas oil stabalizer. it really helps reduce that oil burnoff from my engine.
next oil change im not gonna do it and see what happens.
01-31-2008, 04:40 PM
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Castrol 5-30w in all my rigs, napa gold filters no real reason just preferance i guess. Also change the oil at 3,000 to 5,000 no matter what anybody say's. My question is what aftermarket filters have the anti drain back, like that of the oem?
01-31-2008, 11:59 PM
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i don't have a brand i like i just use the cheapest full syn i can find ... i went to the fredmyer's here last week found 6qts of havoline full syn for a dollar ea so ill be using that for the next oil change ... also i use a napa 1516 filter i change every 5k top it off then dump all the oil at 10k
02-01-2008, 06:19 AM
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Texaco Havoline 10W40, Toyota filter when available
used to use 20W50 high performance race oil (for the extreme heat), but the engine didn't like it that much.
used to use 20W50 high performance race oil (for the extreme heat), but the engine didn't like it that much.
02-01-2008, 01:35 PM
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Amsoil here also, 4runner ,trailblazer,Z71 and a 1974 baja vw w/2110 cc. i am also being set up as a dealer since i get so much for myself. Soon to have a website also. Oh yeah and all my 2stoke stuff also gets it.
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