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Originally Posted By: Shrubitup Originally Posted By: garyb80 Is there anything you can do? Doesn't seem like it. Could switch to 5W-20 or 5W-30 or even 10W-30 for summer driving. The last thing I would do is give them a reason to void the warranty. That would do it.

Probably the reason you are using more oil is that Toyota is now using lower tensile strength piston rings to accomodate the thinner oils. They just don't seal as good however. This leads to oil consumption. Is there anything you can do? Doesn't seem like it. Here is a link that descibes the...

Originally Posted By: Kamele0N Does your outboard manual really cals for GL5 spec? outboard gearboxes often have bronze bearings...and GL5 will eat them (chemicaly!) What I was considering this for is the differential on my 4x4 truck. Thanks for the info guys.

Does anyone know the difference between marine gear lube and automotive gear lube? Both of these I'm looking at are the same brand, same rated viscosity, and are both GL-5 rated. The marine version is about a buck more per quart.

While we are splitting hairs, I wonder how much oil gets consumed on a dip stick rag everytime the oil is checked. I'm sure not much on one check, but if someone were obsessive and checked it very frequently, it would probably add up over the course of an oil change interval. That might be...

I think I'll just chunk them. I have no idea how old they are but I don't think Walmart has offered Super Tech filters in several years.

Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek isn't perfect condition also not degraded by definition? OK, I'll revise. They appear to be in perfect condition to the naked eye without disassembling the filter.

I was cleaning out the garage and I found 2 Super Tech oil filters in perfect condition. Do yall think that they would degrade over time? I'm thinking about the adhesives or filter media.

Originally Posted By: Brigadier Seems to me, if it is dual certified, no. a lot of VW, Subaru, and BMW owners run Rotella T6 5W40 which is CJ-4/SM rated with excellent results and UOAs. I run it in my Colorado. Originally Posted By: aquariuscsm I read here years back that the "soot scrubbing...

We are looking at temps dipping down into the 50's. Brrrr. It should rise to the mid 70's tomorrow afternoon though.

Originally Posted By: CELICA_XX I would continue with PP 5w-20 at a 7500 OCI with a Fram ULTRA Once at Christmas break / once in the summer I didn't think about Christmas! That makes it a 6 month oci. I believe this is the way I'm gonna go. Thanks! Thanks again for everyone's advice

Originally Posted By: Oily_hair Originally Posted By: garyb80 Here is another question for you. The next door neighbor just bought a 2005 Toyota Tacoma V6 to commute to work in. It has about 180,000 miles and it doesn't appear that it was well taken care of by the previous owner. Under the oil...

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR M1 EP with Fram Ultra will be able to do 1 year OCI with expected mileage of 15k miles, need an extra quart or 2 in the trunk in case it needs top off between oil changes. Tell him to check oil level at least every few months...

Originally Posted By: bubbatime You had 18 years to teach him responsibility and how to maintain his vehicle. Growing up means mom and dad are not there to change your diapers anymore. Or maintain your car. Sorry dad, but if this really is a concern of yours, you blew it. Wow, I ask for input...

Originally Posted By: RhondaHonda How about teaching him some responsibility and letting him learn to maintain a vehicle? That's what college is about, growing into an adult and breaking away from your parents. He's getting a car for free, presumably. If he destroys this one then it's on him for...

It will likely be short trips with an occasional road trip thrown in. I would estimate about 15K miles a year.

It will likely be short trips with an occasional road trip thrown in. I would estimate about 15K miles a year.

Here is another question for you. The next door neighbor just bought a 2005 Toyota Tacoma V6 to commute to work in. It has about 180,000 miles and it doesn't appear that it was well taken care of by the previous owner. Under the oil cap looks a little crusty but it runs very good. You think an...

I come to the BITOG gurus once again. My situation is this. I am giving my son a 2009 Dodge Journey 4 cylinder with about 95,000 miles on it. It has had regular oil changes every 7500 miles with Pennzoil Platinum 5W-20 and Fram filters. Looking with a flashlight through the oil cap hole...

How do yall feel about Bosch filters?