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Thanks for all the recommendations. Just to update the thread I ended up going with M1 EP 5W30. I found it at the local auto parts store making it convenient and painless. Maybe next year, I'll do an oil analysts, maybe I'll go with a 0W40. Who knows? That is a year out before I have to make...

Originally Posted By: Ramblejam Listen to yourself: "What I've concluded from reading at BITOG, and from 4 rounds of engine oil analysis is that 1) practically speaking it probably makes no difference what kind of oil I use in my runner, as long as it's a newer, modern oil, and 2) if you really...

Thanks for all the help and advice. It's a 3.4L. I think you're right that I am overthinking it, I have a tendency to do that, especially with my Runner. I just love it so much! Pics

Hello BITOG community. I have a modded 2001 4Runner that I am looking of an oil recommendation for. The 4Runner has skid plates front to back and I have to drop them when I want to change the oil. I would like to find an oil that I only have to change once a year, in the spring preferably...