Transmission / Engine oil

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EVOM1

Discussion Starter · Dec 8, 2004

Went to grease monkey on the week end and had them do a 18 qt. fluid flush. They said that I didn't need a filter change that the flush would clean it. I think they just didn't want to do it. My truck is a 2001 TRD V6 Dbl cab with 75,000 miles. Is this normal? I also did an oil change myself as I always do. Put in 5 qts. of oil, when I checked it after about 2 days it was at the bottom dot on the dipstick it this right?

Thanks for any help

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LavosTRD

· #2 · Dec 8, 2004

y need to put in 6 qts

EVOM1

Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 8, 2004

Are you sure, those dots arnt like cold and hot checks?

Super Doody

· #4 · Dec 8, 2004

read the owners manual.

EVOM1

Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 8, 2004

I did and I thought it said 5 qts. I checked it at 4 a.m. and noticed. I'm at work now and was not able to look at other reasources.

Pink Taco

· #6 · Dec 8, 2004

V6 should use 5.7 gts or some BS. Most people, myself included have put in 6 quarts. The bottom line/dot is for low, the top line/dot is full. in between is safe...but I'd rather have mine full.

EVOM1

Discussion Starter · #7 · Dec 8, 2004

I agree with your thinking, thanks

Tankota

· #8 · Dec 8, 2004

5 is usualy without the oil filter being changed, it can hold up to 1/2 qt in it.. I use the larger Amsoil oil filter and 6 qts is just perfect.

EVOM1

Discussion Starter · #9 · Dec 8, 2004

I used a small oil filter Fram from Walmart

Outback

· #10 · Dec 10, 2004

FRAM!!!!!

Run away! RUN AWAY!!

Please go find yourself a WIX or NAPA Gold(same) filter and use it.

Friends don't let friends use FRAM :xbarf: oil filters...

Jody.

Jamier2

· #11 · Dec 10, 2004

Outback said:
FRAM!!!!! Run away! RUN AWAY!!

I agree completely. Look on the web for an oil filter comparison. They are amazing, and I'm sure you'll never even mention fram again.

MDTRD

· #12 · Dec 11, 2004

EVOM1 said:
I used a small oil filter Fram from Walmart

Like OUTBACK said, stay away from the Fram junk. I'm on my last K&N filter now and will be using Toyota oil filters from now on. 1 of the sponsors is running a case of 10 Toyota filters for $42.22 shipped.

TQM3 (Last IFS in AZ)

· #13 · Dec 11, 2004

EVOM1 said:
I used a small oil filter Fram from Walmart

Check this page out, you will not use any more fram filters

http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/oil_filter_study/

knoxtaco

· #14 · Dec 11, 2004

EVOM1 said:
Are you sure, those dots arnt like cold and hot checks?

those are the full and 1 qt low marks, when in doubt the owners manual works pretty good.

EVOM1

Discussion Starter · #15 · Dec 11, 2004

OK, why? Whats wrong with the fram bouble gaurd?

Jamier2

· #16 · Dec 11, 2004

EVOM1 said:
OK, why? Whats wrong with the fram bouble gaurd?

Well, according to that site it's not as bad as the regular fram filter, but I agree with him - if people stop buying fram filters due to the bad quality (of the cheap one) maybe they'll start making them better.

I've just sworn off fram completely. I buy NAPA gold or OEM.

DakotaTacoma

· #17 · Dec 11, 2004

Are ALL Frams bad???

I have been using the Fram Tough Gaurd (TG3614) for a while with no problems, changing the oil every 3,500-4,000.

What are the issues?

Jamier2

· #18 · Dec 11, 2004

DakotaTacoma said:
Are ALL Frams bad???
I have been using the Fram Tough Gaurd (TG3614) for a while with no problems, changing the oil every 3,500-4,000.

What are the issues?

See post #13

Valkyrie

· #19 · Dec 11, 2004

MDTRD said:
Like OUTBACK said, stay away from the Fram junk. I'm on my last K&N filter now and will be using Toyota oil filters from now on. 1 of the sponsors is running a case of 10 Toyota filters for $42.22 shipped.

http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showpost.php?p=10141&postcount=1
Thanks for thinking of us!

DakotaTacoma

· #20 · Dec 11, 2004

Jamier2 said:
See post #13

Did the search for "filter comparison" found this:

http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/oil_filter_study/

Yikes, there is a loty of [email protected] out there. Luckily the fram TG, is not the worst of the lot, but I will definately switch to something else.

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