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1Gen-TundraGeneral discussion forum for the 2000 to 2006 Toyota Tundra.
This is a discussion thread titled "who changes their own oil?", within the 1Gen-Tundra forum, part of the Truck Forums category.
I use Mobil1 5w30 Just get the 5 quart jug...exact amont needed to change the oil...i use the stock filters from toyota
Unless that's a V6 Tundra, you aren't putting in enough oil. The 4.7 takes 6.5 quarts with a filter change.
I also change my own oil because I am simply anal about it. Switched to Mobil 1 at 2000 miles, changed again at 5000, and have changed at every 5000 since. I did some extensive research on oil filters so I also used Mobil 1's filter. It is the highest rated filter for quality and longevity and it removes the smallest particles (in microns). Like other's have said here, it is a little more expensive, but in the overall scheme of things, not a big deal to me. I want my truck to last, this is cheap insurance.
Phil
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I finally did my first one on mine.Been letting the dealer do it didn't have the time but now that time is available I did it took 7qts to get it to top line.Also did the rear differential.I'll continue to do it so I don't have to go sit at dealer and wait also to see hat's going on with my truck.
I use Castrol Syntec and Purolator filters. I used Catrol GTX dino in my previous vehicle and sold it with 140K and the engines pressure tested as if it had been rebuilt! When you do it yourself, you know everything is done right.
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Usually I do my own oil changes except in the cold winter months and my dealer only charges me around $10.00 or so since I have an Owners club card, I also like the fact that they use Valvoline which is what I have always used anyway.
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Still to come: custom dash kit, JBA headers, exhaust,and eventually custom paint. And whatever else looks appealing!
Around here any shop will take it in. By law any store selling it has to take the used oil.
My local repair shop heats with used oil so he is happy when I drop off a gallon or two.
i started changing mine about 3 changes ago. i use mobil one synthetic 5w30 and fram filters. im going to start using mobil 1 filters as well most likely
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