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Can't decide between Toyota Oil and Pennzoil

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Yotaholic, Sep 4, 2023.

  1. Sep 5, 2023 at 9:41 PM
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    whippersnapper02

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    Big time junk engine with rocker arm and cam follower problems.
     
  2. Sep 5, 2023 at 9:41 PM
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    Not mine
     
  3. Sep 5, 2023 at 9:41 PM
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    It says to start a new thread when you can’t make a simple decision.
     
  4. Sep 5, 2023 at 9:42 PM
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    Well I said lets end it so.
     
  5. Sep 5, 2023 at 9:42 PM
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    At least they got one right. :bananadead:
     
  6. Sep 5, 2023 at 9:43 PM
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    Ha!
     
  7. Sep 5, 2023 at 9:43 PM
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    Nah you’ll start another about another fluid. Zerox or Toyota LL? Toyota or Mobil One gear lube? Toyota gas or Chevron? Toyota air or (insert state here) air?
     
  8. Sep 5, 2023 at 9:49 PM
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    Wait until I do it lol. Why react now?
     
  9. Sep 5, 2023 at 10:06 PM
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    We should spam these oil threads until we figure out what to do
     
  10. Sep 5, 2023 at 11:12 PM
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    Toyota air has it’s own specific recipes of oxidizers and inert gases. Word is it has higher than normal amounts of argon, and a touch of helium.
     
  11. Sep 5, 2023 at 11:14 PM
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    Don’t forget a dash of fallout.
     
  12. Sep 5, 2023 at 11:19 PM
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    :laugh: Lol. No wait! Too soon! :laughing:
     
  13. Sep 5, 2023 at 11:21 PM
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    I wonder how well these perform compared to other boxers? Would I only need to change once every two days?
    I need lots of opinions so I can make a decision even though my bias will win anyway!

    Edit: special Toyota blend BTW!

    4F2B82ED-08E9-4C67-A2CC-5A67A794D0F7.jpg
     
  14. Sep 6, 2023 at 7:28 AM
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    2016Pro Why all of the Pro hate?

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    Oh shit I've been doing it wrong for the last 400k miles by buying the cheapest synthetic I can find and changing it every 10k. Ahhhhh
     
  15. Sep 6, 2023 at 10:50 AM
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    MyWyfsRnnr Have you seen the mall?

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    Two of my local dealerships in central California use pennzoil
     
  16. Sep 6, 2023 at 3:13 PM
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    But how do you pour it? From the front or the side? From the side aerates it which releases more moly than straight from the front!
     
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    Dillusion Resident A**h***

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    My funnel is big enough so I just turn it upside down and leave it in there.
     
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    I get the can opener and punch some holes in the bottom and dump it in the funnel
     
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    Might as well part out. The engine is toast without all that extra moly and have caused Akio Toyoda to step down as CEO.
     
  21. Sep 6, 2023 at 3:47 PM
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    Been using Pennzoil since before my 2008 FJ, then 2012 FJ, 2015 Tacoma & now in my 2018 4Runner TRD OR. I've l ways said if it's good enough for Penske racing I have no issues W/it. JMHO.
     
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    MyWyfsRnnr Have you seen the mall?

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    If it is an old GTO, look at the Amsoil with the added zinc for the flat tappet cam. I run that in my muscle cars (with flat tappets).
     
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    2014 Neglected by the previous owners 2020 is an abused former rental... 2023 New I've been buying above my pay grade ☹️
    Kirkland is something like 30% cheaper than Mobil1. If I did 10k oil changes, maybe I'd do M1 or Rotella for the additive$ and upgrade filters from the OEM.

    I presume bulk oil is OK too although lower grade than the Kirkland.

    I have watched enough boroscope videos... 5k for me.
     
  24. Sep 6, 2023 at 4:51 PM
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    06 LS2. The built guys run the Z Rod stuff for more zinc but I'm stock engine.
     
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    I can’t tell if you’re kidding or not.
     
  27. Sep 6, 2023 at 6:23 PM
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    I know, right? It’s totally 10w40! Like, can you even find it anywhere anymore?
     
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    I work for a company that makes synthetic lubricants, we get it by the tanker load. No, we do not make motor oils.
     
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    Folks, this truck is thirsty. Drive a round a little bit and you notice half a tank is gone lol. And you folks are trying to save 10 or 15 bucks on engine oil lol. Get the best oil. I am sticking to Toyota Motor Oil, and Top Tier gas from gas stations like Shell and Chevron.
     
  30. Sep 7, 2023 at 7:14 AM
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    Are you really though or will there be another thread?
     
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