What oil type/brand does everyone use? - TundraTalk.net

TunPower · 04-10-2008, 08:58 PM

MY TRUCK: 2000 4X4 V8 TUNDRA - I am currently running Pennzoil® Conventional 10w-40. I have found a huge difference in what I use to run which was Mobil 1® Extended Performance 5w-30. I do not know which I like better in the truck...it seems that the throttle response is weaker with the penz oil, but I think thats cause its thicker oil. I dont want to keep going back and forth; this was the first time i made a change in weight and brand. I am just wondering what other people use in their tundra...

RichR · 04-11-2008, 01:47 AM

I have run 5w30 ,10w30,15w40 and right now it has Scheaffer's 5w40 in it.
All have done well.
Castrol,Mobil and as noted above.

2008_CrewMax · 04-11-2008, 01:39 PM

Mobil 1...

Big_Al1 · 04-13-2008, 01:47 AM

Royal purple here since first oil change now with 33k or so no problems

T-sak12m · 04-13-2008, 05:10 AM

I run Valvoline 10w-30 in my truck and I get great throttle response and it doesn't burn it up!! I suggest that you stop switching oils like that it's not good for your truck unless you are getting it completely flushed each time!!

catfish · 04-13-2008, 07:47 AM

You need to use the recommended weight from the manufacturer. Which is 5w20 or 0w20 in the 5.7l Tundra. These newer engines have closer tolerances so the thinner oil is needed to flow through and cool the engine properly. Whether or not you use synthetic or conventional is all personal preference. All "Name Brand" oils have to meet certain standards (SJ, SG, API, Etc.....). Synthetics do last longer than conventional oils, which is that it takes longer for the different components of the oil to separate and break down, due to heat. This does not mean that you can go significantly longer between oil changes, Like Royal Purple or Mobil1 100K say you can. They are missing one fact, ALL oil gets dirty! And Dirty oil does not flow at an optimum rate. Always change your oil filter!

gadget05 · 04-22-2008, 06:15 PM

I run Royal Purple 5w30. and yes always go by the manufacturer specs. off of oil cap or owners manual.

RunItHard · 04-22-2008, 08:32 PM

Mobil 1 full syn 0-20w... Wal-mart finally started carrying it.

Toyota recommends 0-20w (better fuel economy than 5-20) or 5-20w, and I won't use anything but full syn in any internal combustion engine I own including my lawn mower. Full syn has proven itself to me throughout my 25 years of racing experience in everything from street rods to Pro stocks. I like Mobil 1 and Royal Purple as personal choices.

ramoine · 04-22-2008, 09:05 PM

Whatever the Dealer puts in , I'm covered !

euphoria · 04-22-2008, 09:32 PM

I will be coming up on my first oil change soon and I'm probably going to go with Mobile 1 full synth 5W20.

2008_CrewMax · 04-23-2008, 01:50 AM

good choice

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AXLES ETC · 04-23-2008, 11:22 AM

they say to hit about 10,000 miles before you put synthetic oil in. You want to get some kind of breakin on that motor first. Makes it hard to break in using synthetic oils. Just what I heard from a toyota mechanic , He's a friend of mine. I'd look in to that first. Just my opinion

Slate07 · 04-23-2008, 12:00 PM

I just had my first oil change on the truck yeserday. I went with mobil 1 synthetic. The Tech told me it should not be a problem. I have 3800 mile on the truck. I colud tell that it did run smoother or it was probably just in my head.

apimpdad · 04-24-2008, 04:00 PM

mobil 1 synthetic 5w-30 with mobil 1 filters

04-10-2008, 08:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
TunPower Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	What oil type/brand does everyone use? MY TRUCK: 2000 4X4 V8 TUNDRA - I am currently running Pennzoil® Conventional 10w-40. I have found a huge difference in what I use to run which was Mobil 1® Extended Performance 5w-30. I do not know which I like better in the truck...it seems that the throttle response is weaker with the penz oil, but I think thats cause its thicker oil. I dont want to keep going back and forth; this was the first time i made a change in weight and brand. I am just wondering what other people use in their tundra...

04-11-2008, 01:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
RichR Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 29	'02 AC 4x4 4.7 100k I have run 5w30 ,10w30,15w40 and right now it has Scheaffer's 5w40 in it. All have done well. Castrol,Mobil and as noted above.

04-11-2008, 01:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,685	Mobil 1... __________________ White CrewMax 5.7L <---- Thats All That Matters lift + tires + wheels + stereo + go fast mods + tint + tinted tail lights (you're jealous)

04-13-2008, 05:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
T-sak12m Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Apple Valley Posts: 55	I run Valvoline 10w-30 in my truck and I get great throttle response and it doesn't burn it up!! I suggest that you stop switching oils like that it's not good for your truck unless you are getting it completely flushed each time!! __________________ 2002 Tundra AC SR5 Fabtech 2.0 Performance Coilovers and Fabtech basic rear shocks......265/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers

04-22-2008, 06:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
gadget05 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 8	I run Royal Purple 5w30. and yes always go by the manufacturer specs. off of oil cap or owners manual. Last edited by gadget05 : 04-22-2008 at 06:16 PM. Reason: just to add

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04-13-2008, 01:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Big_Al1 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4	Royal purple here since first oil change now with 33k or so no problems

04-13-2008, 07:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
catfish Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13	You need to use the recommended weight from the manufacturer. Which is 5w20 or 0w20 in the 5.7l Tundra. These newer engines have closer tolerances so the thinner oil is needed to flow through and cool the engine properly. Whether or not you use synthetic or conventional is all personal preference. All "Name Brand" oils have to meet certain standards (SJ, SG, API, Etc.....). Synthetics do last longer than conventional oils, which is that it takes longer for the different components of the oil to separate and break down, due to heat. This does not mean that you can go significantly longer between oil changes, Like Royal Purple or Mobil1 100K say you can. They are missing one fact, ALL oil gets dirty! And Dirty oil does not flow at an optimum rate. Always change your oil filter!

04-22-2008, 08:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
RunItHard Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 715	Mobil 1 full syn 0-20w... Wal-mart finally started carrying it. Toyota recommends 0-20w (better fuel economy than 5-20) or 5-20w, and I won't use anything but full syn in any internal combustion engine I own including my lawn mower. Full syn has proven itself to me throughout my 25 years of racing experience in everything from street rods to Pro stocks. I like Mobil 1 and Royal Purple as personal choices. __________________ In racing, speed costs money... How fast do you want to go? Last edited by RunItHard : 04-22-2008 at 08:41 PM.

04-22-2008, 09:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 3,219	Whatever the Dealer puts in , I'm covered ! __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

04-22-2008, 09:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
euphoria Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Emporia, Ks Posts: 135	I will be coming up on my first oil change soon and I'm probably going to go with Mobile 1 full synth 5W20. __________________ 2008 DC, SR5, Black TRD Exhaust, TRD CAI

04-23-2008, 01:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,685	good choice ^^^^ __________________ White CrewMax 5.7L <---- Thats All That Matters lift + tires + wheels + stereo + go fast mods + tint + tinted tail lights (you're jealous)

04-23-2008, 11:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
AXLES ETC Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DYER, INDIANA Posts: 56	they say to hit about 10,000 miles before you put synthetic oil in. You want to get some kind of breakin on that motor first. Makes it hard to break in using synthetic oils. Just what I heard from a toyota mechanic , He's a friend of mine. I'd look in to that first. Just my opinion

04-23-2008, 12:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
Slate07 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Bruno CA Posts: 89	I just had my first oil change on the truck yeserday. I went with mobil 1 synthetic. The Tech told me it should not be a problem. I have 3800 mile on the truck. I colud tell that it did run smoother or it was probably just in my head.

04-24-2008, 04:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
apimpdad Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 76	mobil 1 synthetic 5w-30 with mobil 1 filters

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