Maddog096 said:
I just bought a 01 tacoma V6, I was just wondering what the best kind/brand of oil i should put it it? It has less that 50,000 on it and is just about time for the oil change. I would greatly apperciate any help you guys can give me.
Matt
It really depends on you. The tolerance you have for longer intervals between oil changes,
Do you like changing you oil?
You environment, does it get extremely cold where you live?
What makes you feel good?
Personaly I don't think any modern SL Or SM motor oil of the proper viscostiy is going to be an issue with reasonable OCI's.
I am a hardcore Dino camper becasue I like the oppurtunity to change my oil. I am currently running Motor craft 5 w30 with a product known as Lube control that helps control oxidation,maintain viscosity and suspend insolubles(at least that's what I have been lead to believe

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I am also thinking of running some Delo 400 in 10 w 30.
Chevron, penzoil, and Conoco Phillps all make great motor oils.. heck even Walmart Supertech seems to do OK.
Synthetics are practical IMO for the following situations.
You live in a very cold place and need the cold flow characteristics of a PAO or esther based synthetic
You live in an aprtment or otherwise can't change your own oil and the extended oil change intervals would be more economical with an expensive synthetic vs less expensive dino oils and the extra labor you will pay for more frequent oil changes.
Or it just makes you feel like you are doing something special for your engine and you can afford it.
Enjoy the Taco.